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MD HB789

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Forbes

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

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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