Starting July 1, 2026, allows state and municipal employees to retire with at least 28 years of service and an age-service total of 85.
Rhode Island S2842 amends retirement eligibility for state and municipal employees. Effective July 1, 2026, members with at least 28 years of active service can retire when their age combined with their years of service equals 85. This applies to both state and municipal employees, providing them with a new retirement option based on their combined age and service years. The bill does not specify changes to pension benefits or other retirement details, focusing solely on the eligibility criteria.
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