AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS
03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Summary
The bill revises Rhode Island’s optional retirement provisions for police officers and firefighters, adding new eligibility criteria for members of several municipalities and adjusting how pension benefits are calculated. It sets age and service requirements for retirement, defines final compensation for post‑2012 retirees, and outlines contribution rules for those retiring after July 1, 2012. The changes affect employees in Woonsocket, South Kingstown, Johnston, Cranston, Hopkinton and Richmond.
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