South Carolina bill H3437 modifies earnings limitation exceptions for retired law enforcement officers returning to covered employment.

South Carolina bill H3437 amends the earnings limitation exception for retired law enforcement officers returning to covered employment. Effective July 1, 2026, the earnings limitation exception applies only to positions approved by the General Assembly based on a Law Enforcement Training Council report. The Council must develop guidelines and curriculum for recertification of officers. If a member inaccurately certifies meeting exemption requirements, they must reimburse the system for wrongly paid benefits.

South Carolina bill H3437 modifies earnings limitation exceptions for retired law enforcement officers returning to covered employment.

South Carolina bill H3437 amends the earnings limitation exception for retired law enforcement officers returning to covered employment. Effective July 1, 2026, the earnings limitation exception applies only to positions approved by the General Assembly based on a Law Enforcement Training Council report. The Council must develop guidelines and curriculum for recertification of officers. If a member inaccurately certifies meeting exemption requirements, they must reimburse the system for wrongly paid benefits.