The bill S. 119 proposes amendments to Section 9-11-90 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically addressing the conditions under which a retired member of the Police Officer Retirement System may return to work. The key changes include increasing the minimum retirement period before a beneficiary can return to employment from thirty days to ninety consecutive calendar days. Additionally, the bill removes the existing earnings limitation that allows a retired member to earn up to ten thousand dollars without affecting their retirement allowance.

These amendments aim to provide greater flexibility for retired police officers wishing to re-enter the workforce while ensuring that their retirement benefits are not unduly impacted. The bill stipulates that if a retired member returns to work before the ninety-day period, their retirement allowance will be suspended for the duration of their employment. The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 9-11-90
Latest Version: 9-11-90