The bill amends section 121.055 of the Florida Statutes to make participation in the Senior Management Service Class compulsory for certain legal positions within the criminal conflict and civil regional counsel. Specifically, starting July 1, 2026, assistant regional counsel supervisors in each region will be required to participate in this retirement system. Additionally, the bill allows members of the Senior Management Service Class to purchase additional retirement credit for service dating back to October 1, 2007, although this credit cannot be purchased by the employer on behalf of the member.

Furthermore, the bill includes an appropriation of $1,226,804 in recurring funds from the General Revenue Fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, designated for the offices of the criminal conflict and civil regional counsel to cover retirement benefits for the specified positions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 595 Filed: 121.055