The bill amends Section 36-10-9.2 of the General Laws concerning retirement benefits for members of the Department of Corrections. It introduces new legal language to specify that the section applies to various positions, including the newly added roles of "administrator of community confinement" and "home confinement coordinator." The bill also outlines the eligibility criteria for retirement, which includes age and years of service requirements, with specific provisions for members who were in service as of October 1, 2009, and those who have completed at least five years of contributory service after July 1, 2012.

Additionally, the bill allows members who have served both as state employees and teachers to combine their service for retirement eligibility, ensuring they receive a single benefit based on their accrued benefits from both service types. The provisions for combining service also extend to members who have already retired since July 1, 2012, allowing them to request adjustments to their retirement benefits. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5021: 36-10-9.2