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AR HB1155
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Les Warren
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AI Summary
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Arkansas Teacher Retirement System members with a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability rating from the VA now qualify for a rebuttable presumption of eligibility for disability retirement benefits
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Previously, only a favorable Social Security Administration determination letter created this rebuttable presumption; the bill adds VA disability ratings as a second qualifying pathway
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Amends Arkansas Code § 24-7-704(a)(1)(F) to expand documentation options for disability retirement qualification
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Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2025, to align with the retirement system's fiscal year
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Approved by the Governor on February 27, 2025
Legislative Description
To Create A Rebuttable Presumption Of Qualification For Disability Retirement Benefits Under The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that HB1155 is now Act 223
2/27/2025