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MS HB1559
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lester Carpenter
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AI Summary
- First responders hired on or after March 1, 2026, would be included in Tier 4 membership of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), receiving the same benefits as members who joined before that date
- First responders are defined as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services providers (including 911 dispatchers)
- Tier 4 first responders would retain the 4 highest years average compensation calculation, compared to the 8 highest consecutive years required for other Tier 4 members
- First responders in Tier 4 would continue to receive service credit for unused leave, while other Tier 4 members hired after March 1, 2026, receive no unused leave credit
- Law enforcement officers must be certified by the Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training, and firefighters must be certified by the Mississippi Fire Personnel Minimum Standards and Certification Board to qualify
Legislative Description
PERS; include first responders hired after March 1, 2026, in Tier 4 membership in the system.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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