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LA HB33

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Wiley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends R.S. 11:2178.1(B) to create a new tier for Back-DROP participation in the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund for members with 35 or more years of service

  • Members with 35+ years of service may select a Back-DROP period of up to 60 months (5 years), compared to the current maximum of 48 months for those with 30+ years

  • Maintains existing Back-DROP limits: 36 months maximum for members with less than 30 years of service, and 48 months maximum for members with 30-34 years of service

  • Back-DROP period cannot exceed the number of months of creditable service accrued after the member first became eligible for regular retirement

  • Becomes effective upon signature by the governor or upon expiration of time for gubernatorial action

Legislative Description

Provides relative to participation in the Back-Deferred Retirement Option Program in the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (OR INCREASE FC SG EX)

RETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Retirement.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Retirement1/22/2026

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