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RI S2741

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Susan Sosnowski

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retired members of Rhode Island's employees' retirement system (teachers, state, and municipal workers under titles 16, 36, or 45) may return to full-time or part-time employment without forfeiting or reducing their retirement benefits

  • Eligibility requires the retiree to reside in Rhode Island for at least 270 days per calendar year

  • Annual gross income from all sources must be less than $55,000 to qualify for the exemption from benefit reduction

  • Both the employer and the retired member must send monthly reemployment notices to the state retirement board

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows retired teachers, state and municipal workers to be employed without the loss of any retirement benefits, as long as they reside in Rhode Island at least 270 days and have an annual income from all sources that is less than $55,000.

Education

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Gaming2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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