H7156

Permits retired superior court magistrates to be assigned to perform service pursuant to §§ 8-2-11.1, 8-2-39, 8-2-39.1 or 8-2-39.2 and be reemployed by the superior court without any forfeiture or reduction of any retirement benefits.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7156 allows retired superior court magistrates to be reemployed without losing retirement benefits.

Rhode Island H7156 amends the state's laws to permit retired superior court magistrates to be assigned to perform services and be reemployed by the superior court. This reemployment does not result in any forfeiture or reduction of their retirement benefits. The bill ensures that these retired magistrates can continue to serve without affecting their retirement benefits, provided they meet the physical and mental competence criteria set by the chief justice of the supreme court.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 29

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

Jan 16

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance