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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 4816: Provides same death benefits to SPRS members who die by suicide as those who die in performance of duty.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

S 4816 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on October 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides same death benefits to SPRS members who die by suicide as those who die in performance of duty. Primary sponsor: John Burzichelli (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
John BurzichelliPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate3

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

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

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source