This bill amends the regulations governing the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) in New Jersey by removing the Board of Trustees' authority to withhold retirement or death benefits based on ongoing civil litigation involving a member. Currently, benefits can be held in abeyance if a member is involved in civil litigation related to their employment, as well as if they face criminal charges or have been dismissed from public employment due to administrative charges. The proposed legislation eliminates this specific limitation, allowing members to receive their entitled benefits regardless of pending civil cases.

However, the bill maintains the Board's authority to adjust benefits based on the outcomes of any legal proceedings in which the member was involved. This means that while benefits cannot be withheld due to civil litigation, they can still be modified depending on the results of any legal actions. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.