Bill > HB886

This bill addresses the return to service of deferred vested former members in three specific Maryland pension systems: the State Police Retirement System, the Correctional Officers' Retirement System, and the Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System. Specifically, the bill establishes guidelines for individuals who were members of these systems on or before June 30, 2011, and who later return to work under certain conditions. These conditions include being separated from employment for 4 years or less, being separated for military service that meets federal reemployment rights requirements, or leaving with the minimum service needed to be eligible for a vested allowance. When such an individual returns to work in a position within the same retirement system, they will be subject to the same requirements as members who were continuously employed in the system as of July 1, 2011. The bill ensures that these returning members do not withdraw their accumulated contributions and do not become retirees before returning to service. The legislation is designed to provide consistent retirement system treatment for members who temporarily leave and then return to public safety employment in Maryland. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance

Pensions

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0886?ys=2025RS