SB143

Georgia Firefighter's Pension Fund; certain members to retire at age 50; provide

Chamber Passed·2/17/26

Georgia SB143 allows certain firefighters to retire at age 50 with specific benefits.

Georgia SB143 amends the Georgia Firefighter's Pension Fund to allow certain members to retire at age 50. It provides for early retirement benefits for firefighters who have completed 15 years of service and whose age and service combined total at least 80. The bill also allows for continued employment while receiving retirement benefits and modifies the investment rules for the pension fund. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, contingent on funding.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 52–1 · Feb 17
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

52 Yea

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1 Nay

D

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Mar 30

2:00 PM

House Retirement

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Retirement

History

Apr 2

Senate

Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub

Mar 31

House

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Mar 31

House

House Third Readers