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MD HB1122

MD HB1122
Employees’ Pension System – Sheriff of Anne Arundel County – Vesting


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Introduced
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing for a Sheriff of Anne Arundel County vesting rights in the Employees' Pension System after accruing at least 8 years of eligibility service; and establishing that a Sheriff of Anne Arundel County elected or appointed on or after July 1, 2026, may retire with a normal service retirement allowance from the Employees' Pension System if the individual is at least 65 years old and has at least 8 years of eligibility service.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Employees' Pension System for the Sheriff of Anne Arundel County, establishing that such a sheriff will have vested rights, meaning they are entitled to pension benefits, after accumulating at least 8 years of eligibility service. Furthermore, for any individual elected or appointed as Sheriff of Anne Arundel County on or after July 1, 2026, they can retire with a normal service retirement allowance, which is a standard pension payout, if they are at least 65 years old and have completed at least 8 years of eligibility service, a change from the previous requirement of 10 years for those meeting the age criteria.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Appropriations Hearing (13:00:00 3/18/2026 ) (on 03/18/2026)

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