Bill > HB05702

This bill proposes to modify the State Employees Retirement Act by expanding the definition of "hazardous duty member" to include two specific groups of employees: investigators working in the Division of Public Defender Services and support service investigators employed in Support Enforcement Services of the Superior Court. By adding these employees to the "hazardous duty member" classification, they would become eligible for enhanced retirement benefits typically reserved for employees whose jobs involve higher levels of risk or physical danger. The change would allow these investigators to potentially access a hazard pension, which provides special retirement considerations for workers who perform duties that are considered more physically demanding or potentially dangerous. The bill aims to recognize the challenging nature of these investigative roles by providing them with additional retirement benefits that acknowledge the potential risks associated with their professional responsibilities.

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