The bill amends Section 36-27-8.2 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow certain retired law enforcement officers and firemedics to return to work without suspending their retirement allowances. Specifically, it permits individuals retired from the Employees' Retirement System or the Teachers' Retirement System, who have the necessary certifications, to work as school resource officers, correctional officers, or firemedics, provided their annual compensation does not exceed $52,000. The bill also establishes a time limit for participation, stating that individuals may not be employed under this provision after December 31, 2030, and includes a retroactive application to January 1, 2023.

Key changes in the bill include the insertion of provisions that expand eligibility to retired firemedics and specify the types of positions they can hold without affecting their retirement benefits. Additionally, the previous annual earning limit of $30,000 has been replaced with a new cap of $52,000, which is intended to reflect the actual work performed. The bill also removes the previous deadline of December 31, 2026, for employment under this section, extending it to 2030. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 36-27-8
Engrossed: 36-27-8