The bill amends Section 36-10-36 of the General Laws in Chapter 36-10, which is entitled "Retirement System Contributions and Benefits," to address post-retirement employment. The amendment includes a new provision that allows retired public safety officers to seek secondary employment as state or municipal employees without any forfeiture or reduction of their retirement benefits and allowances. This is marked by the insertion of a new clause (8) in the bill. The bill also makes a minor amendment by changing the word "and" to an insertion at the end of clause (7), indicating the addition of the new clause (8).

The bill outlines various conditions under which retired members of the retirement system may be employed or reemployed without affecting their retirement benefits. It specifies that no additional service credits shall be granted for any post-retirement employment, and pension payments shall be suspended if employment exceeds certain limits. The bill also includes provisions for retired members serving in roles such as elected officials, part-time faculty members, driver education instructors, and registered nurses, detailing the conditions under which they may work without impacting their retirement benefits. The act would take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7499: 36-10-36