SB0069

1977 pension and disability fund.

Chamber Passed·1/28/26

Indiana SB0069 amends pension and disability fund rules for 1977 fund members, increasing benefits and contributions.

Indiana SB0069 amends the 1977 pension and disability fund by increasing the basic monthly pension benefit for members who retire after June 30, 2026, with 20 years of service. It also increases the contribution rate for 1977 fund members and the lump sum death benefit payable to the heirs or estate of a 1977 fund member. The bill allows a 1977 fund member to extend their deferred retirement option plan (DROP) retirement date up to 60 months after the member entered the DROP. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 46–0 · Jan 28
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate - Third reading

46 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 11

1:30 PM

House Employment, Labor and Pensions Hearing

Jan 22

8:00 AM

Senate Appropriations Hearing

History

Feb 12

House

Committee report: do pass, adopted

Feb 12

House

Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3

Jan 29

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions