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AL HB186
AL HB186Retirement 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 the Retirement Systems of Alabama to provide full retirement benefits to first responders who become permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty, regardless of their retirement plan tier (Tier I or Tier II) or the number of years they have served. This change aims to ensure that these individuals receive their full retirement benefits without being penalized by existing service credit or tier requirements. The bill also makes these provisions retroactive to January 1, 2023, allowing those who were previously denied or unable to apply for disability retirement benefits due to these requirements to reapply starting July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Pending House Ways and Means General Fund (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB186-int.pdf |
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