Bill > S0295

This bill makes several changes to the State Employees’ Retirement System, primarily concerning group membership and disability retirement benefits. It clarifies the definition of "employee" for retirement system purposes, specifically expanding the categories of individuals considered "Group G members" to include certain classified employees of the Department for Children and Families, fire academy site coordinators, assistant State fire marshals, force protection officers, and law enforcement certification and training coordinators, with specific effective dates for their inclusion. The bill also modifies provisions related to accidental and occupationally related disability retirement, including updating language to be gender-neutral and adjusting the minimum allowance for "Group C members" to account for dependent children up to a certain age. Additionally, it introduces a new provision allowing "Group F members" who move into a position subject to "Group G membership" to elect to remain in Group F within one year of accepting the new position, and it sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, for these changes.

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https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.295