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This bill amends Mississippi law to include first responders, defined as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service providers, in Tier 4 membership of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) if they become members on or after March 1, 2026. This change primarily affects how their average compensation is calculated for retirement benefits, generally requiring a longer period of highest-earning years to be considered compared to other members who joined before March 1, 2026. The bill also makes several other adjustments to the PERS code, including modifications to creditable service rules, retirement allowance calculations, death and disability benefits, and retirement options, all with specific effective dates and distinctions for first responders joining the system on or after March 1, 2026, versus other new members.

Government Affairs

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0568.xml