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PA HB1544
Bill
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Wendy Fink
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AI Summary
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Amends Title 71 (State Government) to prohibit new members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives who first take office on or after December 1, 2026, from joining the State Employees' Retirement System if they have no prior membership
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Newly elected House Representatives starting December 1, 2026, may instead elect to participate solely in the defined contribution plan within 30 days of taking office
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The election to participate only in the defined contribution plan is irrevocable and applies to all future state service, except for service as a Class A-5 exempt employee
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Failure to make the election within 30 days results in the Representative's service being ineligible for future credit in either the pension system or the defined contribution plan
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Representatives who previously elected to be solely plan participants will remain plan participants upon any return to state employment, rather than rejoining the pension system
Legislative Description
In membership, credited service, classes of service, and eligibility for benefits, further providing for mandatory and optional membership in the system and participation in the plan.
Last Action
Referred to State Government
6/3/2025