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RI H8253

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Raymond Hull

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retired police officers (as defined in § 28-9.2-3) may be reemployed by state agencies, departments, or nongovernmental entities contracted by the state to work state-funded details while continuing to receive retirement benefits

  • State-funded detail work by retired police officers remains subject to the 75 working day per calendar year limitation that applies to other retired municipal employees

  • Private details paid for by nongovernmental entities are exempt from the 75-day rule for retired police officers

  • No additional retirement service credits are granted and no pension contributions are required for post-retirement detail work

  • Amends both Section 36-10-36 (state retirement system) and Section 45-21-54 (municipal employees' retirement system) to provide consistent treatment across retirement systems

Legislative Description

Allows a police officer to be reemployed by a state agency or department for purposes of working a state-funded detail subject to certain restrictions.

Public Officers And Employees

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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