MD SB654

Mandatory retirement age for State Police Retirement System members increases from 60 to 62 years old, except for the Secretary of State Police who has no mandatory retirement age

Age limit for Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) eligibility and participation increases from 60 to 62 years old

Current DROP participants who began before June 1, 2026 may elect to extend their participation by up to the lesser of: the difference between 7 years and their original elected term, or the difference between 32 years of service and their service at enrollment

DROP extension elections must be made by December 31, 2026 or the end of the member's original DROP term, and require approval from the Department of State Police Director of Human Resources

Effective date: June 1, 2026