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A 4827

Requires Administrative Law Judges to be enrolled in Workers Compensation Judges Part of PERS.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Vicky Flynn and 1 co-sponsor

The bill requires Administrative Law Judges presiding over workers’ compensation cases to enroll in the Workers’ Compensation Judges part of New Jersey’s Public Employees’ Retireme

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · A 4827

Bill Summary: A 4827 (New Jersey, 2026 Session)

Overview

  • Bill: A-4827
  • Session: 222
  • Jurisdiction: New Jersey (Assembly)

  • Title/ Purpose (as stated by the bill): Requires Administrative Law Judges to be enrolled in the Workers’ Compensation Judges Part of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

  • Action History: Introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee on May 4, 2026.

  • Sponsors: Principal sponsor not listed in the provided details; co-sponsors are Assembly Members Vicky Flynn and Roy Freiman.

What the Bill Would Do

Main Purpose

  • The bill would require all Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) to be enrolled in the Workers’ Compensation Judges Part of New Jersey’s Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

Key Provisions (core requirements)

  • Enrollment Mandate: ALJs who preside over workers’ compensation matters must be enrolled in the Workers’ Compensation Judges Part of PERS. This implies a retirement system eligibility and membership specific to those judges handling workers’ compensation cases.
  • PERS Participation: Alignment of ALJs’ retirement benefits with the Workers’ Compensation Judges subsection of PERS, potentially affecting payroll deductions, retirement calculations, and benefit accrual for those judges.

Who is Affected

  • Primary Affected Group: Administrative Law Judges who preside over New Jersey workers’ compensation cases.
  • Beneficiaries/Stakeholders:
    • Affected ALJs (eligibility for retirement benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Judges Part of PERS).
    • Employers, workers, and attorneys involved in workers’ compensation matters may experience indirect effects through any changes in administrative processes, retirement eligibility, or perceived alignment of compensation and benefits.
  • State Administration: The New Jersey Department of Treasury (which administers PERS) and the state judiciary’s personnel and benefits offices would implement and administer the enrollment.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction Date: May 4, 2026.
  • Committee Action: Referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee. No further action details are provided in the current record.
  • Implementation Timeline (not specified in the brief): If enacted, the bill would likely set a date by which current and future ALJs must be enrolled in the Workers’ Compensation Judges Part of PERS, along with any transitional provisions for current ALJs and related enrollment procedures.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Administrative Impact: Requires coordination between the judiciary, PERS, and payroll systems to enroll ALJs and manage retirement benefits under the specified part of PERS.
  • Financial Impact: Potential changes to retirement contributions, benefit accrual, and funding for the Workers’ Compensation Judges Part of PERS; costs or savings would depend on current benefit structures and enrollment rules.
  • Policy Considerations: The measure could be framed as aligning retirement benefits with the specific role and qualifications of workers’ compensation judges, potentially addressing consistency in benefits and coverage.

Notes for Further Information

  • The text of the bill would specify eligibility criteria, transition rules for current ALJs, effective date, and any exemptions or grandfathering provisions.
  • Additional committee analyses or fiscal notes would illuminate anticipated budgetary impact and administrative process changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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