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FL H4063

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Debra Tendrich

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the benefit accrual rate from 3% to 3.2% for all years of service up to 26 years for members retiring on or after October 1, 2026, with 1% for service beyond 26 years

  • Updates actuarial equivalence calculations by removing outdated mortality projection language and revising the definition of "salary" to clarify total cash remuneration from the City, excluding lump sum leave payouts

  • Revises vested deferred retirement requirements to allow full benefits at age 50 with 20 years of service or age 55 with 10 years of service without early retirement reduction

  • Modernizes minimum distribution requirements to comply with current IRS rules, including updated required beginning dates (age 73 for those turning 72 after December 31, 2022; age 75 for those turning 74 after December 31, 2032)

  • Expands investment divestiture requirements to include companies scrutinized under both sections 215.473 and 215.4725 of Florida Statutes, and increases the small benefit lump sum threshold from $1,000 to $7,000

Legislative Description

West Palm Beach Police Pension Fund - Special Act Amendment

Last Action

Ordered enrolled

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/5/2026
Government Operations Subcommittee1/20/2026
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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