H7443

Authorizes an annual two and one-half percent (2.5%) escalation for all active and retired police and firefighter's retirement pension allowance, compounded each year on January 1 following the year of retirement and continuing yearly, on that date.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7443 authorizes a 2.5% annual escalation for police and firefighter retirement pensions, compounded yearly.

Rhode Island H7443 amends the General Laws to authorize an annual 2.5% escalation for all active and retired police and firefighter retirement pension allowances, compounded each year on January 1 following the year of retirement and continuing yearly on that date. This escalation applies to all eligible members, ensuring their pensions increase annually. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Mar 24

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

Jan 30

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing