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SC S0980
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ross Turner
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AI Summary
- Expands the State Optional Retirement Program (ORP) to include special purpose districts as eligible employers, adding them alongside school districts, higher education institutions, technical colleges, and state agencies
- Defines qualifying special purpose districts as those defined in Section 6-11-1610 that already participate as employers in the South Carolina Retirement System
- Employees hired by special purpose districts after June 30, 2027 would become eligible to participate in the State Optional Retirement Program
- Amends Section 9-20-10 of the S.C. Code to add new employer and eligible employee categories specific to special purpose districts
Legislative Description
Special Purpose Districts Retirement
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Finance
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance3/5/2026
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