The bill amends Section 45-21-24 of the General Laws concerning the retirement of municipal employees, specifically addressing the adjustment of disability allowances for beneficiaries who return to work. It stipulates that beneficiaries who retire under the provisions of chapter 21.2 of title 45 shall be entitled to earn an amount that, when added to their earnable compensation, shall not exceed five (5) times the rate of earnable compensation currently in force for the classification that the disability annuitant held prior to retirement.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that allows the retirement board to discontinue a disability annuitant's retirement allowance if they refuse to submit to a medical examination. If the refusal persists for one year after a request, the retirement board may revoke the annuitant's rights to the retirement allowance. Upon reinstatement to active service, the annuitant will regain membership and benefits in the retirement system equivalent to other members. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5271: 45-21-24