This bill amends Florida Statutes to enhance credit for military service for members of the Florida Retirement System. It revises the initial date of employment for members with military service to March 1, 2024, and updates the definition of "veteran" to include more recent periods of wartime service, specifically adding operations such as Operation New Dawn, Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Freedoms Sentinel, and Operation Enduring Sentinel. The Department of Management Services is required to adopt rules to implement these changes by December 31, 2025.

Additionally, the bill reenacts the definition of military service to align with the updated definition of wartime service. It specifies that members whose initial employment date is before March 1, 2024, can receive creditable service for military service if they meet certain conditions, including being vested and making required contributions. The bill also clarifies that service credit for wartime military service is limited to a maximum of four years and outlines the necessary certifications for claiming such credit. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 684 Filed: 121.111