This bill, designated as P.L.2024, c.97, amends the eligibility criteria for service credit in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) for fire instructors employed by counties in New Jersey. Specifically, it allows fire instructors who were enrolled in PERS prior to November 1, 2008, and who meet certain conditions—such as continuous membership, annual service as a fire instructor, a salary exceeding $1,500, and permanent career service status—to receive service credit for their enrollment period.

Additionally, the bill provides a provision for individuals who were previously notified within five years of the bill's effective date that their service as fire instructors was deemed ineligible for retirement system enrollment. These individuals can also receive service credit if they repay any contributions and interest that were returned due to their ineligibility. The act is set to take effect immediately upon approval, which occurred on December 12, 2024.