The bill amends Section 36-10-9.2 of the General Laws in Chapter 36-10, which pertains to the retirement system for correctional officers in the Department of Corrections. The amendment includes new positions within the scope of the law: "deputy chief of inspection" and "inspector" are added to the list of roles eligible for retirement on service allowance. This change expands the categories of correctional staff who can benefit from the retirement provisions.

The bill outlines the retirement eligibility criteria for correctional officers, specifying age and years of service requirements. For instance, members who have completed 20 years of service and are at least 50 years old before October 1, 2009, or those eligible to retire as of September 30, 2009, are covered under one set of rules, while different criteria apply to those becoming eligible after October 1, 2009. The bill also provides a formula for adjusting the minimum retirement age based on service credit as of September 30, 2009. Additionally, it allows members with service both as state employees or teachers and as correctional officers to combine their service for retirement eligibility and benefits. The act would take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7481: 36-10-9.2