This bill amends N.J.S.40A:14-127 to align with a New Jersey State Supreme Court ruling that establishes 18 years as the minimum age for eligibility to be appointed as a municipal police officer. The current law stipulates that individuals must be between the ages of 21 and 35 for such appointments. The bill removes the age restriction of 21 and inserts that a person shall not be appointed if they are under 18 or over 35 years of age. Additionally, it clarifies that individuals who meet the age requirements at the closing date of a civil service examination will still be considered eligible while the resulting civil service list is in effect.

Furthermore, the bill ensures that the employment of current permanent policemen is not affected by this change and updates the provisions regarding maximum age limits for those serving in the armed forces. The bill reflects the court's decision that the age of majority statute supersedes the previous age requirements for law enforcement positions, thereby rectifying the inconsistency between state law and the court's ruling. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.