S.2538

Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2009, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2009, cutoff date.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Changes retirement benefit calculations for teachers and state employees in Rhode Island.

This bill modifies the retirement benefit calculations for teachers and state employees in Rhode Island. It changes the cutoff date for retirement benefit calculations from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2009, for those eligible to retire on or after the new date. The bill specifies different compensation formulas based on years of service and average compensation. It also includes provisions for service credit purchases and defines various terms related to retirement benefits.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
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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

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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)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance