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WA SB5114
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matt Boehnke
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AI Summary
- State retirement benefits will continue through the end of the month in which a retiree or beneficiary dies, eliminating the current requirement for estates to refund prorated benefits for days after death
- Applies to multiple state retirement systems including judicial, law enforcement officers and firefighters, teachers, school employees, public employees, and Washington State Patrol
- Survivor benefits will begin on the first day of the month following the retiree's death
- Estates must still refund any benefit payments made for months after the month of death
- Takes effect January 1, 2026, and applies prospectively only with no refunds for repayments made before that date
Legislative Description
Paying state retirement benefits until the end of the month in which the retiree or beneficiary dies.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways & Means1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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