S.2249

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·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2249 authorizes a 2.5% annual pension increase for active and retired police and firefighters, compounded yearly.

Rhode Island S2249 amends the state's laws to authorize an annual 2.5% escalation for all active and retired police and firefighter's retirement pension allowance. This escalation is compounded each year on January 1 following the year of retirement and continues yearly on that date. The bill applies to all active and retired members, ensuring their pension benefits increase annually. The escalation is intended to adjust for inflation and maintain the purchasing power of retirement benefits.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

RD

Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 14

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance