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RI H7660
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hagan McEntee
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AI Summary
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Effective July 1, 2027, police officers and firefighters who reach age 57 with at least 20 years of service may retire with full pension benefits without actuarial reduction
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Current law requires members eligible to retire after July 1, 2012 to meet more stringent requirements: age 55 with 25 years of service, or age 50 with 25 years and additional contributions, or 27 years of service regardless of age
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Members who retire early under existing rules face cumulative benefit reductions of 7-9% per year for each year before reaching eligible retirement age
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Amends Rhode Island General Laws § 45-21.2-5 governing the Municipal Employees' Retirement System for police and firefighters
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Affords an option for police and firefighters to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, who seek retirement after twenty (20) years of service, upon reaching age fifty-seven (57).
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Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
2/11/2026