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RI H8143

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julie Casimiro

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retired police officers and firefighters receiving municipal pension benefits may elect to return to work in administrative positions (police chief, fire chief, deputy chief, public safety director, town/city manager) without limits on days worked or compensation earned

  • Participating retirees must contribute 5% of their reemployment compensation to the retirement system, which may be paid by the retiree, employer, or shared by agreement

  • Retirees cannot accrue additional service credit or receive enhanced retirement benefits from post-retirement employment

  • Participation is prohibited after age 68, and retirees cannot return to the same position held immediately before retirement

  • Effective upon passage; retirement board to promulgate implementing rules and regulations

Legislative Description

Provides for the re-employment of public safety retirees under certain conditions.

Towns And Cities

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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