Bill > H2876

This bill modifies the retirement eligibility rules for Group 4 state employees, which typically includes high-risk public service professionals like police officers, firefighters, and certain corrections personnel. Specifically, the bill amends existing retirement law by allowing individuals to count up to four years of prior military service towards their total years of employment when determining retirement eligibility. This means that Group 4 state employees can now combine their actual state employment years with their military service years (up to four years) when calculating their retirement qualifications. The change provides additional flexibility for veterans working in public service roles, potentially enabling them to retire earlier or meet service requirements more easily by crediting their military experience alongside their state employment time.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2876