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MS HB1579
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rodney Hall
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AI Summary
- Law enforcement officers hired on or after March 1, 2026, who join the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) would be entitled to receive retirement allowance after 20 years of service regardless of age
- Law enforcement officers hired after March 1, 2026, would retain the same "average compensation" calculation as pre-2026 members (highest 4 years), rather than the 8-year calculation required for other new members
- Law enforcement officers hired after March 1, 2026, would continue receiving service credit for unused leave, unlike other new members who will not receive such credit
- Defined "law enforcement officer" includes municipal police, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, constables, conservation officers, correctional facility guards, jail officers, and other certified officers authorized to carry firearms in official duties
- Law enforcement officers hired after March 1, 2026, would retain the 8-year vesting period for creditable service (matching post-2007 members), while maintaining more favorable retirement benefits than other post-2026 hires
Legislative Description
PERS; law enforcement officers hired after 3-1-26 may receive retirement allowance after 20 years of service.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/19/2026
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