AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION REVOCATION AND REDUCTION ACT

Summary

The act amends the state pension statutes to define crimes such as embezzlement, theft, bribery and other felonies tied to a public position. It gives the state retirement board authority to reduce or revoke a pension when a public official or employee is convicted, pleads guilty, or pleads no contest to a felony sex crime linked to their office. The change applies to current and former state and local officials and employees.

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