The bill H. 4577 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 9-11-28, which mandates that full-time masters-in-equity participate in the South Carolina Police Officers Retirement System starting after December 31, 2026. This inclusion aims to ensure that these judicial officers receive retirement benefits similar to those of law enforcement personnel.

Additionally, the bill outlines a provision for full-time masters-in-equity to transfer their credited service from the South Carolina Retirement System to the Police Officers Retirement System. This transfer can occur between July 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027, upon payment of specific contributions and a percentage of their annual salary. After January 1, 2027, the transfer process will follow the guidelines established in Section 9-11-40(9). The bill will take effect once it is approved by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/17/2025: 9-11-28
Latest Version: 9-11-28