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NC H846

NC H846
25-Year Retirement for First Responders


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Introduced
05/04/2021
In Committee
05/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Session

Bill Summary

25-Year Retirement for First Responders

AI Summary

This bill proposes to allow law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in North Carolina to retire with a full pension after 25 years of creditable service, regardless of age. The bill also adjusts the retirement calculation for these first responders, providing them a higher retirement allowance compared to other public employees. Additionally, the bill reduces the age and service requirements for certain first responders killed in the line of duty to receive a survivor's alternate benefit. The changes in this bill would take effect on January 1, 2022 and apply to eligible retirements occurring on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Pensions and Retirement, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 05/05/2021)

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