S.3418

Establishes Emergency Services part of PERS; provides enhanced benefits for emergency services employees.

Introduced·2/9/26
Introduced Text

Establishes Emergency Services Part of PERS with enhanced benefits for emergency services employees.

The bill creates an Emergency Services Part within the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to provide enhanced pension and death benefits for certain emergency services employees. Eligible employees include emergency medical technicians, paramedics, public safety telecommunicators, and fire inspectors. Members of the Emergency Services Part will receive benefits equivalent to those provided to law enforcement officers, including mandatory retirement at age 65 or 70 for non-veterans.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 9

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee