Bill > SB35

This bill modifies retirement systems for certain law enforcement officers in West Virginia. Campus police officers hired before January 1, 2026, will be allowed to voluntarily participate in the Municipal Police and Firefighters Retirement System, with restrictions on transferring previous service credits. All campus police officers hired on or after January 1, 2026, will be required to participate in this system. Additionally, home confinement officers hired on or after July 1, 2025, will be mandated to participate in the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System. The bill provides a mechanism for home confinement officers to transfer their assets and service credits from the Public Employees Retirement System to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System, with specific rules about how these transfers will be calculated and processed. The legislation aims to provide clearer retirement pathways for these specific categories of public safety employees, ensuring they have appropriate retirement benefits based on their unique roles in law enforcement and public safety.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

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