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PA HB1289
Bill
Status
4/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Malagari
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AI Summary
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Retired municipal police officers and firefighters who began receiving retirement benefits before January 1, 2016, are entitled to monthly postretirement adjustments effective after January 1, 2026
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Monthly adjustment amounts based on years retired as of January 1, 2026: $250/month for 10-14 years retired, $375/month for 15-19 years retired, and $500/month for 20+ years retired
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Adjustment amounts are reduced by 65% of any other postretirement adjustments the retiree received under the municipal retirement plan between January 1, 2002, and December 31, 2025
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Commonwealth will reimburse municipalities from the General Fund for the amortization contribution costs attributable to these adjustments, with reimbursement calculated based on municipal contributions excluding state aid
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Municipalities must certify reimbursable amounts to the Auditor General by April 1 of each year to remain eligible for Commonwealth reimbursement
Legislative Description
Providing for 2026 special ad hoc municipal police and firefighter postretirement adjustment; in financing of special ad hoc adjustment, providing for reimbursement by Commonwealth for 2026 special ad hoc adjustment; in administrative provisions, further providing for municipal retirement system certification of adjustments paid and of reimbursable amounts and for municipal receipt of reimbursement payment; and making an editorial change.
Last Action
Laid on the table
5/7/2025