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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Retirement System; return to work for law-enforcement officers. Allows a retired sworn law-enforcement officer to return to work full time in any covered position and continue to receive his pension under the Virginia Retirement System if such person has a break in service of at least six calendar months before reemployment and meets certain other requirements, including having retired in good standing from his sworn law-enforcement officer position. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, allows retired sworn law-enforcement officers to return to full-time work in any position covered by the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and continue receiving their pension, provided they have a break in service of at least six calendar months before reemployment and retired in good standing from their law-enforcement role. The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is the state-administered retirement plan for public employees in Virginia. This provision aims to address potential staffing shortages by making it more feasible for experienced law-enforcement officers to return to public service without jeopardizing their retirement benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Appropriations (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1488 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Virginia Retirement System (HB1488) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100530.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1488/text/HB1488 |
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