H7444

Changes the retirement allowance based on accrued benefits.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7444 amends retirement allowances for police officers and firefighters.

Rhode Island H7444 modifies the retirement allowance for police officers and firefighters, ensuring they receive a life annuity based on accrued benefits. Specifically, it adjusts the calculation of retirement benefits, providing a greater of two options: 2.25% of final compensation multiplied by total years of service, or the member's accrued benefit. It also allows members who retired before July 1, 2012, to change their benefit form to a life annuity. The changes take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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