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

Summary

The legislation changes Alabama’s retirement system so that first responders who are permanently and totally disabled by line‑of‑duty injuries can receive full retirement benefits even if they have not met the usual tier or creditable‑service requirements. It applies to members of the Retirement Systems of Alabama who work as firefighters, law‑enforcement officers, or correctional officers. The change is also made retroactive to Jan. 1, 2023.

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