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RI H7566
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Casey
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 45-21-24 of Rhode Island General Laws governing disability allowances for retired municipal employees
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Retired police officers and firefighters under chapter 21.2 of title 45 may earn income up to 5 times their pre-retirement earnable compensation rate while receiving disability benefits
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Current law limits other disability annuitants to earning only up to 1 times their prior compensation rate when combined with disability allowances
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Retirement board retains authority to adjust disability allowances based on beneficiary's gainful employment and may discontinue benefits for refusal to submit to annual medical examinations
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizes retired police officers and firefighters to earn income in addition to their earnable compensation; provided that, the amount would not exceed 5 times the rate of earnable compensation currently in force.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
2/6/2026