The bill amends Section 36-10-9.8 of the General Laws in Chapter 36-10, which pertains to the retirement system for state employees. The key change is the inclusion of probation and parole officers in the list of state law enforcement professionals eligible for retirement benefits. The effective date for this amendment has been changed from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that service credits earned by the identified members prior to January 1, 2025, will be determined according to the laws in effect as of December 31, 2024. This ensures that the retirement benefits for these professionals are consistent with existing regulations prior to the new law's implementation.