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MS HB1163

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Missy Warren McGee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the 90-day waiting period for PERS retirees to return to work when the new position is not covered under the Public Employees' Retirement System
  • Allows PERS members already employed in non-covered positions at the time of retirement to continue that employment immediately while receiving retirement benefits
  • Maintains existing restrictions requiring retirees who return to PERS-covered positions to stop receiving benefits and resume contributing to the system
  • Preserves current rules allowing retirees to work up to half-time or earn up to 25% of their average compensation in covered positions while still receiving benefits
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

PERS; members are not required to be retired for 90 days to return to work when the position in which they are employed is not covered under.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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