Bill > SF1986

This bill addresses retirement benefits for probation agency employees by creating a new category of workers defined as those employed by county or state agencies who work as probation officers, supervisory staff, or program managers providing community supervision services. The bill introduces several key provisions: first, it establishes an unreduced early retirement annuity for probation agency employees, allowing them to receive a full retirement benefit at age 60 or after 35 years of service without financial penalties; second, it increases employee contributions for this specific group of workers, with the exact percentage to be determined (marked with ellipses in the bill text); and third, it sets the effective dates for these changes as January 1, 2026, for defining probation agency employees and adjusting contribution rates, and January 1, 2028, for the new retirement annuity provisions. These changes are aimed at creating a more favorable retirement structure for probation agency employees, recognizing the unique nature of their public service work and potentially addressing retention and recruitment challenges in these critical roles.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1986&ssn=0&y=2025