The bill amends Sections 16-16-12, 36-10-9, and 45-21-16 of the General Laws to revise retirement procedures for teachers and state and municipal employees. Effective July 1, 2025, the bill establishes that teachers in active service shall be eligible to retire upon the earlier of: (A) attaining at least age sixty (60) and completing at least thirty (30) years of total service; or (B) reaching their retirement eligibility date under existing statutes. The bill also includes similar provisions for state and municipal employees, allowing them to retire under the same criteria. The act takes effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5198: 16-16-12, 36-10-9, 45-21-16