The bill H.324, introduced by Representative Burditt, proposes to amend the mandatory retirement age for Group C members of the Vermont State Retirement System, specifically those officers and employees of the Department of Public Safety assigned to police and law enforcement duties. The current law stipulates that these members must retire upon reaching the age of 57. The proposed amendment raises this retirement age to 65 years. Additionally, the language in the bill changes the pronoun from "his or her" to "the members" to make the text more gender-neutral.

The bill also includes a provision stating that any Group C member who is an official appointed for a term of years may continue to serve until the end of their term or any extensions resulting from reappointment. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing for a transition period before the new retirement age is enforced.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3-459