Bill > SF2752

This bill increases the maximum lump-sum service pension amount for firefighter relief associations from $15,000 to $20,000 for each year of service credited. The bill specifically modifies Minnesota Statutes to allow defined benefit relief associations to set higher pension amounts in their bylaws, with the new maximum of $20,000 per year of service. The change applies to relief associations that provide lump-sum service pensions to firefighters, and the method of calculating service pensions must be applied uniformly across all years of active service. To implement this increase, the relief association must have the new pension amount ratified by the municipality, and the change will take effect the day following final enactment. This modification aims to provide better financial support for volunteer and paid on-call firefighters by allowing them to receive a higher pension benefit in recognition of their service.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2752&ssn=0&y=2025