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VA SB154
VA SB154Virginia Retirement System; enhanced retirement benefits for animal control officers.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Retirement System; enhanced retirement benefits for animal control officers. Adds full-time animal control officers to the list of local employees eligible to receive enhanced retirement benefits for hazardous duty service for service earned in such positions on or after July 1, 2027. Under current law, localities may provide such benefits to first responders, including firefighters and emergency medical technicians, and certain other hazardous duty positions. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Virginia Retirement System to include full-time animal control officers in the category of local employees eligible for enhanced retirement benefits for hazardous duty service, similar to firefighters and emergency medical technicians. This means that service earned by animal control officers in these positions on or after July 1, 2027, will qualify for these enhanced benefits, which are designed to provide more favorable retirement terms for those in hazardous occupations. The bill also specifies that employers have the option to provide these enhanced benefits for service earned before July 1, 2027, in addition to service earned on or after that date. The entire act is set to become effective on July 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N) (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB154 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Virginia Retirement System (SB154) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096370.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB154/text/SB154 |
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