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SC S0521

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Billy Garrett

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes municipal councils to allow municipal court judges to participate in the Police Officers Retirement System instead of the South Carolina Retirement System, effective after December 31, 2025

  • Municipal judges who elect to transfer credited service from the SC Retirement System to the Police Officers Retirement System between July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 must pay accumulated employer and employee contributions, interest, plus 5% of their June 30, 2025 annual salary for each year of service

  • After January 1, 2026, municipal judges may still transfer credited service but must follow the standard transfer provisions in Section 9-11-40(9)

  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Municipal Court Judges retirement

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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