VT H0838

Expands Group G membership in the State Employees' Retirement System effective July 1, 2026, to include classified employees of the Department for Children and Families, fire academy site coordinators, assistant State fire marshals, force protection officers with the Military Department, and law enforcement certification and training coordinators within the Vermont Police Academy.

Existing System members as of June 30, 2026 in these newly eligible positions may make an irrevocable election to join Group G on or before June 30, 2027.

Creates a new transfer provision allowing Group F members who take positions subjecting them to Group G membership to elect to remain in Group F within one year of accepting the new position.

Makes technical amendments updating gendered language ("his or her") to gender-neutral terminology ("the member's") throughout disability retirement provisions.

Takes effect July 1, 2026.