Rhode Island S3296 allows the state retirement board to revoke or reduce a pension benefit for public officials or employees convicted of a felony.

Rhode Island S3296 amends the Rhode Island Public Employee Pension Revocation and Reduction Act to authorize the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individual's pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment. The act defines "public official" or "public employee" as any current or former state or municipal elected official, appointed official, or employee of state or local government, boards, commissions, or agencies. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S3296 allows the state retirement board to revoke or reduce a pension benefit for public officials or employees convicted of a felony.

Rhode Island S3296 amends the Rhode Island Public Employee Pension Revocation and Reduction Act to authorize the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individual's pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment. The act defines "public official" or "public employee" as any current or former state or municipal elected official, appointed official, or employee of state or local government, boards, commissions, or agencies. The act takes effect upon passage.