This bill amends the Public Employees Retirement Act to allow protective service workers to return to work under specific conditions after retirement. It introduces new provisions that enable retired members to be employed in various protective service roles, including adult correctional officers, firefighters, and newly defined positions such as "protective service worker" and "protective services investigator." The bill stipulates that these retired members must have retired before December 31, 2023, and they will continue to receive their pension during their subsequent employment. However, they will not accrue additional service credit or become members of the retirement system during this period.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for reemployment, including a minimum 90-day break from service before returning, and specifies that the retired members must not be hired for positions with a vacancy rate lower than 10%. The affiliated public employers are tasked with tracking the employment details of reemployed retirees and must prioritize them for layoffs if necessary. Overall, the legislation aims to address workforce shortages in protective service roles while ensuring that retired members can return to work without losing their retirement benefits.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 10-11-8