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MD HB789
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Forbes
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AI Summary
- Exempts members and former members of the Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System from the existing prohibition on receiving military service credit in a State pension system when the individual also receives military service credit from another retirement system
- Under current law, individuals generally cannot receive military service credit in both a State system and another retirement system; this bill creates a new exception specifically for law enforcement officers' pension members
- Limits individuals to receiving military service credit under this section no more than once
- Retains existing caps on military service credit: a maximum of 5 years total, up to 36 months for National Guard or reserve members (at a rate of 4 months per full year), and up to 16 months for U.S. service academy attendance
- Effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Military Service Credit Eligibility
Law Enforcement
Last Action
Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.
2/17/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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