Bill > HB1986

This bill modifies the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) rules for retired law-enforcement officers returning to work, specifically allowing a retired law-enforcement officer to return to full-time work as a law-enforcement officer while continuing to receive their pension. To be eligible, the officer must have a break in service of at least six calendar months before being reemployed. The bill ensures that the officer's service and compensation during this period will not impact their existing retirement benefits, and they will not be eligible for additional retirement benefits under Chapter 6.1 of the Virginia Code. The employer must include the officer's compensation in their membership payroll and subject it to employer contributions. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026, meaning these new provisions will not take effect until that date. This change provides flexibility for experienced law-enforcement officers who wish to continue working after retirement while maintaining their existing retirement benefits.