Increases PFRS accidental disability pension when disability is caused by weapon.

This bill increases the accidental disability pension provided in the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) when the disability is caused by a weapon. If a PFRS member is injured in the line of duty by a weapon and permanently disabled, the pension for the retiree will increase from 66 percent of final compensation to 100 percent of final compensation. When the retiree attains mandatory retirement age, the pension thereafter will be 80 percent of the final compensation.

Increases PFRS accidental disability pension when disability is caused by weapon.

This bill increases the accidental disability pension provided in the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) when the disability is caused by a weapon. If a PFRS member is injured in the line of duty by a weapon and permanently disabled, the pension for the retiree will increase from 66 percent of final compensation to 100 percent of final compensation. When the retiree attains mandatory retirement age, the pension thereafter will be 80 percent of the final compensation.