The bill amends Section 36-10-9.2 of the General Laws concerning retirement benefits for correctional officers and related positions within the Department of Corrections. It specifically adds the roles of "deputy chief of inspection" and "inspector" to the list of positions eligible for retirement under this section. The act outlines retirement eligibility criteria based on age and years of service, including provisions for members who were in service as of October 1, 2009, and adjustments to the minimum retirement age based on their service credit.

Furthermore, the bill allows members who have served both as state employees and in the specified correctional roles to combine their service for retirement eligibility. It also provides for members who retired on or after July 1, 2012, to request adjustments to their retirement benefits based on this combined service. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5524: 36-10-9.2