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MS HB1036
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Randal Rushing
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AI Summary
- Law enforcement officers and firefighters who become members of Mississippi's Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) on or after March 1, 2026, would be entitled to receive a retirement allowance after 25 years of service regardless of age
- First responders hired after March 1, 2026, would retain the more favorable "average compensation" calculation based on the highest 4 years of earnings, while other new PERS members must use the highest 8 consecutive years
- First responders hired after March 1, 2026, would continue receiving service credit for unused leave, unlike other new PERS members who will not receive this benefit
- "Law enforcement officer" is defined to include municipal police, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, constables, conservation officers, corrections officers, jail officers, and other certified full-time officers authorized to carry firearms
- "Firefighter" is defined as a certified full-time employee trained for fire prevention and control who responds to emergency incidents for the state or any political subdivision
Legislative Description
PERS; law enforcement officers and firefighters hired after 3-1-26 may receive retirement allowance after 25 years of service.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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