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New JerseyS4831220th Legislature (2024-2025)SenateWALLET

Extends certain provisions of P.L.2021, c.498.*

Sponsored By: Nicholas P. Scutari (Democratic), Lisa Swain (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Retired legislative staff can work longer

Beginning January 20, 2026, eligible retired New Jersey Legislature employees can return to legislative work for up to seven years. They keep their Public Employees’ Retirement System pension without rejoining the system. Employees who returned under the earlier rule can extend their two-year term to seven years from their original return date. Eligible pensions must have been granted before P.L.2021, c.498 took effect or during 2022, 2023, or 2024. The retirement must be genuine, not disability-based, and the employee must have reached their applicable service retirement age when retiring. Work cannot be arranged before retirement and must start at least 30 days after the pension becomes due and payable. Returning employees must work part time, no more than 20 hours weekly; former legislators are not eligible. This option applies only when it preserves the retirement system’s qualified status under federal law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Nicholas P. Scutari

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Swain

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 142 • No: 7

House vote • 1/12/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 66 • No: 7 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 1/12/2026

CONCUR ASMB AMEND

Yes: 39 • No: 0

Senate vote • 12/22/2025

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.321.

    1/20/2026Governor

  2. Passed Senate, PBH — (39-0)

    1/12/2026Senate

  3. Received in Senate, 2RSC

    1/12/2026Senate

  4. Passed Assembly — (66-7-1)

    1/12/2026House

  5. Substituted for A6315

    1/12/2026House

  6. Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    1/8/2026House

  7. REP/ACA, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

    1/5/2026House

  8. Received in Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

    1/2/2026House

  9. Passed Senate — (37-0)

    12/22/2025Senate

  10. REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate

    12/15/2025Senate

  11. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

    12/1/2025Senate

  12. Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate

    12/1/2025Senate

  13. Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

    11/6/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Version PL2025

    6/22/2026

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  • Version AL2025

    6/15/2026

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  • Assembly State and Local Government (1/5/26 2R)

    1/13/2026

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  • 1/12/26; 2R

    1/12/2026

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  • Assembly Appropriations Substitute (1/8/26 2R)

    1/9/2026

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  • Assembly State and Local Government Substitute (1/5/26 1R)

    1/6/2026

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  • 12/23/25; 1R

    12/23/2025

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  • 12/16/25; as introduced

    12/16/2025

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  • Senate Budget and Appropriations (12/15/25 1R)

    12/16/2025

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  • Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (12/15/25)

    12/16/2025

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  • Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Substitute (12/1/25)

    12/2/2025

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  • As Introduced

    11/7/2025

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