Loading chat...

RI H7684

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Dawson

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds two positions—deputy chief of inspection and inspector—to the list of Department of Corrections employees eligible for correctional officer retirement benefits under Section 36-10-9.2

  • Eligible correctional officer positions can retire at age 50 with 20 years of service (if eligible before October 1, 2009) or at age 55 with 25 years of service (for those eligible after October 1, 2009)

  • The expanded eligibility list already includes assistant director (adult services), assistant deputy director, chief of inspection, associate directors, correctional officer, chief of security, work rehabilitation program supervisor, supervisor of custodial records and reports, and classification counselor

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Includes the deputy chief of inspection and inspector within the provision of law related to retirement on service allowance relating to correctional officers.

Public Officers And Employees

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available