Maryland SB491 allows military service credit for Maryland National Guard and reserve component members in the Law Enforcement Officers' Pension.
Maryland SB491 modifies the Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System to allow service credit for military service. Specifically, it permits members of the Maryland National Guard or reserve components of the U.S. armed forces to receive credit for their service, up to a certain limit. This credit applies to retirement benefits and is subject to specific conditions, such as not receiving credit from another retirement system. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.
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