S.3251

Allows teachers, state and municipal employees to retire upon the earlier of reaching age sixty (60) with thirty (30) years of service or the employee's retirement eligibility date under present state statutes.

Introduced·5/5/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3251 allows teachers, state, and municipal employees to retire early if they meet age and service requirements.

Rhode Island S3251 modifies retirement eligibility for teachers, state, and municipal employees. Effective July 1, 2026, these employees can retire early if they reach age 60 with 30 years of service or upon their retirement eligibility date under current statutes. The bill also outlines specific retirement rules for different groups, including a proportional formula for adjusting retirement ages based on service credits. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation with the retirement board and the consequences of making false statements regarding service time or credit.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
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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)

May 5

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance