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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1122?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1122f.pdf |
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