Maryland HB744 makes Dorchester County a participating governmental unit in the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System.
Maryland HB744 mandates that Dorchester County join the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System, affecting local detention center officers who were previously members of the Employees’ Pension System. These officers will transfer to the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System, receiving eligibility service and creditable service. Upon joining, they will no longer be part of the Employees’ Pension System and will forfeit any future benefits from it. The transfer and crediting of assets will be governed by specific provisions, and the changes will take effect on June 1, 2026.
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