Bill > HB06844

This bill prevents municipal or special taxing district pension systems from reducing or eliminating a retiree's pension rights and benefits specifically because the retiree is receiving permanent partial disability benefits. Under the proposed legislation, if a retiree is collecting permanent partial disability benefits (as defined under sections 31-308 or 31-308a of Connecticut's statutes) on or after October 1, 2025, their existing pension or retirement system benefits cannot be diminished or eliminated as a result of receiving those disability benefits. The bill maintains the existing protection that municipalities cannot change a retiree's benefits in a way that reduces their original rights, while adding specific language to protect those receiving disability benefits. Importantly, the bill also clarifies that it does not interfere with any collective bargaining agreements in effect before the October 1, 2025 implementation date, ensuring that existing labor contracts remain unaffected by this new provision.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Labor and Public Employees Committee (J)

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