New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 285: Removes certain part-time elected public officials from eligibility for employer-paid health care benefits coverage; makes elected public officials ineligible for payments for waiving health care benefits coverage; codifies Pension Fraud and Abuse Unit.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Plain-language summary

S 285 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Removes certain part-time elected public officials from eligibility for employer-paid health care benefits coverage; makes elected public officials ineligible for payments for waiving health care benefits coverage; codifies Pension Fraud and Abuse Unit. Primary sponsor: Shirley Turner (Democratic), Vin Gopal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Shirley Turner (Democratic); Vin Gopal (Democratic).