The bill amends Section 36-10-9.2 of the General Laws concerning retirement benefits for members of the Department of Corrections. It adds the positions of "administrator of community confinement" and "home confinement coordinator" to the existing list of eligible positions for retirement benefits, which includes various correctional officer roles. The bill outlines retirement eligibility criteria based on age and years of service, specifically for members who were in service as of October 1, 2009, and those who have completed a minimum of five years of contributory service after July 1, 2012.

Additionally, the bill allows members who have served both as state employees and teachers to combine their service for retirement eligibility, ensuring they receive a single benefit based on their accrued benefits from both service categories. The provisions for combining service also apply to members who retired on or after July 1, 2012, and any requests for adjustments must be submitted in writing to the retirement board. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2545: 36-10-9.2