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RI H7806

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alex Finkelman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retired state employees may now serve as municipal employees without any forfeiture or reduction of retirement benefits and allowances, with no exceptions
  • Removes previous restrictions that limited this exemption to retirees appointed by the highest elected chief executive officer in municipalities under Budget Commission oversight (fiscal overseer, receiver, or financial advisor situations)
  • No additional service credits will be granted for any municipal employment performed after retirement
  • Effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows retired state employees to be reemployed by a municipality with no restrictions and with no loss of their existing retirement benefits.

Public Officers And Employees

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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