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AR HB1348
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Les Warren
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AI Summary
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Raises the age limit for dependent children to receive survivor's annuity benefits from 18 to 23 years old under both the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System (APERS) and the State Police Retirement System
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Eliminates the previous requirement that children ages 18-23 must be enrolled as full-time students to continue receiving benefits, making all dependent children eligible until age 23 regardless of student status
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Maintains existing provisions that extend benefits beyond age 23 for children deemed physically or mentally incompetent by a court or the relevant retirement system's Board of Trustees
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Applies to multiple benefit tiers including APERS, State Police Retirement System Tier One, and State Police Retirement System Tier Two
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Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2025, to align with the retirement systems' fiscal calendar year
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Survivor Benefits For The Dependent Child Of A Member Of The Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System Or A Member Of The State Police Retirement System; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that HB1348 is now Act 364
3/20/2025