# New Jersey A5160: Requires transfer of certain participants of DCRP to PERS.*

New Jersey A5160, Requires transfer of certain participants of DCRP to PERS.*, is a 220th Legislature (2024-2025) House bill sponsored by Linda S. Carter (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-01-12 (Passed Assembly — (56-14-1)) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey A5160
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 220th Legislature (2024-2025)
- Title: Requires transfer of certain participants of DCRP to PERS.*
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-14
- Last action: 2026-01-12, Passed Assembly — (56-14-1)
- Sponsors: Linda S. Carter (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 39
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (56 yes, 14 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Linda S. Carter (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Al Abdelaziz (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Rosaura Bagolie (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: David Bailey Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Alixon Collazos-Gill (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Joe Danielsen (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Wayne P. DeAngelo (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Margie Donlon M.D. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mitchelle Drulis (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Victoria A. Flynn (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Roy Freiman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Donald A. Guardian (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Shama A. Haider (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Hall, Garnet R.
- Cosponsor: Dan Hutchison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Andrea Katz (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James J. Kennedy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Yvonne Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Matsikoudis, Michele
- Cosponsor: McCann Stamato, Barbara
- Cosponsor: Antwan L. McClellan (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Tennille R. McCoy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cody D. Miller (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carmen Theresa Morales (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ramirez, Jessica
- Cosponsor: Gabriel Rodriguez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: William B. Sampson IV (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Alexander Schnall (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Heather Simmons (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Erik K. Simonsen (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Balvir Singh (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sterley S. Stanley (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lisa Swain (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Swift, Claire S.
- Cosponsor: Cleopatra G. Tucker (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Chris Tully (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michael Venezia (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-01-12 | House | 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE | pass | 56 | 14 | 1 |

## Actions (4)

- 2026-01-12: Passed Assembly — (56-14-1) (House)
- 2026-01-08: REP/ACS, 2nd Reading in Assembly (House)
- 2026-01-08: TRANS Assembly Appropriations Committee (House)
- 2025-01-14: Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (House)

## Bill text

- 1/20/26; ACS, 2026-01-20: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_E2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_E2.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2026-01-13: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_I1.PDF)
- Assembly Appropriations (1/8/26 ACS), 2026-01-13: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_U1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_U1.PDF)
- Assembly Appropriations Substitute (1/8/26 ACS), 2026-01-09: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_S1.PDF)
- 1/8/26; as introduced, 2026-01-08: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_E1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_E1.PDF)

## Related bills

- S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction. (signed)
- S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances. (signed)
- S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to legalized medical and personal use cannabis marketplace. (signed)
- S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act." (signed)
- S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher grant program.* (signed)
- S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation program with remaining funds for unmet recovery and rebuilding needs for Supers… (signed)

## Sources
- [1/20/26; ACS (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_E2.HTM)
- [1/20/26; ACS (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_E2.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_I1.PDF)
- [Assembly Appropriations (1/8/26 ACS) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_U1.HTM)
- [Assembly Appropriations (1/8/26 ACS) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_U1.PDF)
- [Assembly Appropriations Substitute (1/8/26 ACS) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_S1.HTM)
- [Assembly Appropriations Substitute (1/8/26 ACS) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_S1.PDF)
- [1/8/26; as introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_E1.HTM)
- [1/8/26; as introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5500/5160_E1.PDF)

## Related
- [S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4928-2024-2025)
- [S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4925-2024-2025)
- [S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to le…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4847-2024-2025)
- [S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act."](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4858-2024-2025)
- [S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, techno…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4678-2024-2025)
- [S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4812-2024-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A5160-2024-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).