# New Jersey S165: Expands definition of child under PFRS and SPRS.

New Jersey S165, Expands definition of child under PFRS and SPRS., is a 220th Legislature (2024-2025) Senate bill sponsored by James Beach (Democratic), Vincent J. Polistina (Republican); status failed, last action 2025-03-17 (Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S165
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 220th Legislature (2024-2025)
- Title: Expands definition of child under PFRS and SPRS.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2024-01-09
- Last action: 2025-03-17, Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate
- Sponsors: James Beach (Democratic), Vincent J. Polistina (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: James Beach (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Vincent J. Polistina (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Carmen F. Amato Jr. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Holly T. Schepisi (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Robert W. Singer (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Troy Singleton (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Latham Tiver (Republican), Senate

## Actions (4)

- 2025-03-17: Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2024-03-14: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Senate)
- 2024-02-12: Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2024-01-09: Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (Senate)

## Bill text

- Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (3/17/25), 2025-03-18: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_S2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_S2.PDF)
- Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation (2/12/24 TR), 2025-03-18: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_T1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_T1.PDF)
- 12/3/24; as introduced, 2024-12-03: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_E1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_E1.PDF)
- Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Substitute (2/12/24), 2024-03-15: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_S1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2023-11-27: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_I1.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
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (3/17/25) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_S2.HTM)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (3/17/25) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_S2.PDF)
- [Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation (2/12/24 TR) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_T1.HTM)
- [Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation (2/12/24 TR) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_T1.PDF)
- [12/3/24; as introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_E1.HTM)
- [12/3/24; as introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_E1.PDF)
- [Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Substitute (2/12/24) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_S1.HTM)
- [Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Substitute (2/12/24) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_S1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S0500/165_I1.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-S165-2024-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).