Bill H.532, introduced by Representative Mihaly of Calais, seeks to repeal a provision in Vermont law that allows for the mandatory retirement of college professors at the age of 70. This provision has been rendered obsolete by the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which has been in effect since 1994. The specific legal language being removed from the statute includes references to the retirement of tenured employees at the age of 70 and the conditions under which they may continue employment on a nontenured basis.

The bill amends 21 V.S.A. § 495g by deleting the entire section that pertains to the mandatory retirement of college professors, effectively repealing it. Additionally, the bill states that it will take effect on July 1, 2026. This legislative change aims to align state law with federal standards regarding age discrimination in employment practices.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 21-495g