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AL SB68
AL SB68Retirement Systems of Alabama, full retirement benefits for first responders permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty provided without regard to Tier or number of years of creditable service
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Retirement Systems of Alabama, full retirement benefits for first responders permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty provided without regard to Tier or number of years of creditable service
AI Summary
This bill amends Alabama law to ensure that first responders who become permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty receive full retirement benefits without being limited by their retirement plan tier (Tier I or Tier II) or the number of years they have served. This change applies retroactively to January 1, 2023, and allows individuals who were previously denied or unable to apply for disability retirement benefits due to these limitations to reapply starting July 1, 2026. The bill also clarifies that certain payments into the retirement system are required from the employing agency, and that a review by a system-designated medical board is necessary.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Hearing (11:00:00 1/21/2026 Finance and Taxation) (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| Fiscal Note - Introduced | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/FiscalNotes/FN-11IU6ZZ-1.pdf |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/SB68-int.pdf |
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