Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Membership - Clarifications

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill clarifies which employees of Maryland Department of Health facilities and other correctional positions must join the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System. It also sets out how service credit, including unused sick leave, is transferred and counted for retirement benefits. The changes take effect July 1 2026, with transitional provisions through 2027.

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Hearings

• Appropriations — Bill Hearing
  Appropriations · Mar 18, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 295
2. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 8, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 1, 2026Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
5. Apr 1, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
6. Mar 23, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
7. Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
9. Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
10. Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
11. Mar 18, 2026Hearing canceled
12. Mar 18, 2026Hearing 3/18 at 12:45 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Forbes · sponsor
• Chair, Joint Committee on Pensions

Bill text

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