New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S4816: SPRS-provide same death benefits to members who die by suicide
Status: In committee, October 15, 2026
Provides same death benefits to SPRS members who die by suicide as those who die in performance of duty.
What the bill says
An Act concerning death benefits provided under the State Police Retirement System and amending P.L.1965, c.89.
From the introduced text, October 15, 2026:
An Act concerning death benefits provided under the State Police Retirement System and amending P.L.1965, c.89. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. Section 14 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-14) is amended to read as follows: 14. a. Upon the death of a member in active service as a result of: (1) an accident met in the actual performance of duty at some definite time and place, or (2) service in the reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard in a federal active duty status, and such death was not the result of the member's willful negligence, an accidental death benefit shall be payable if a report of the accident is filed in the office of the Division of State Police within 60 days next following the accident, but the board of trustees may waive such time limit, for a reasonable period, if in the judgment of the board the circumstances warrant such action. No such application shall be valid or acted upon unless it is filed in the office of the retirement system within five years of the date of such death. b. (1) Upon the receipt of proper proofs of the death of a member on account of which an accidental death benefit …
Sponsors
- John J. Burzichelli (D, 3) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RS REF SSG
Subjects: PENSIONS - POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS, STATE GOVERNMENT
Common questions
- What is S4816?
- S4816 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): SPRS-provide same death benefits to members who die by suicide.
- What does S4816 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning death benefits provided under the State Police Retirement System and amending P.L.1965, c.89.
- What is the status of S4816?
- In committee as of October 15, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS REF SSG (October 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored S4816?
- John J. Burzichelli (D, 3).
- Where is the official record for S4816?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4816
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