The bill amends Sections 16-16-12, 36-10-9, and 45-21-16 of the General Laws to update the retirement procedures for teachers and state and municipal employees. It introduces new language that allows teachers in active service to retire upon the earlier of reaching age sixty (60) with thirty (30) years of total service or their retirement eligibility date under existing state statutes. This provision will take effect on July 1, 2025. The bill clarifies that these eligibility criteria apply notwithstanding any other provisions in the specified subsections.

Statutes affected:
450: 16-16-12, 36-10-9, 45-21-16