S.2842

Commencing on 7/1/2026, allows members, state and municipal employees to retire when they have at least 28 years of active service and their retirement age, when combined with the number of their years of service reaches, the number 85.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

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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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

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)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance