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SC S0521
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Billy Garrett
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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After January 1, 2026, municipal judges may still transfer credited service but must follow the standard transfer provisions in Section 9-11-40(9)
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Takes effect upon Governor's approval
Legislative Description
Municipal Court Judges retirement
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
4/1/2025