Federal Retirement Safety Act modifies spousal notification and consent requirements for lump-sum retirement benefits in cases of domestic violence.
The Federal Retirement Safety Act changes the rules for paying lump-sum retirement benefits when there is a risk of domestic violence. It allows the Office of Personnel Management to waive spousal consent if the spouse has committed a domestic violence crime against the employee or Member. This change aims to protect the safety of the employee or Member and others. The Act requires the Office to issue new regulations within a year and will take effect one year after enactment.
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