This bill aims to expand the inclusion of specific competency restoration workers within the public safety employees' retirement system in Washington State. It amends RCW 41.37.010 to define eligible employees as those working in institutional and residential sites operated by the Department of Social and Health Services that serve civilly committed residents or patients found not guilty by reason of insanity. The bill introduces new language to clarify that these workers are now recognized as part of the retirement system, thereby enhancing their benefits and retirement options.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new section that outlines the election options for current members of the public employees' retirement system who meet the eligibility criteria. These employees can choose to remain in their current retirement plan or transition to the public safety employees' retirement system plan 2 during a specified election period. The bill also stipulates that new employees hired after the effective date will automatically become members of the public safety employees' retirement system. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 41.37.010