This bill makes several amendments to the General Laws regarding the retirement of municipal employees. It adds new definitions for "domestic partner" and "police officer." It also changes the definition of "final compensation" for members eligible to retire on or after July 1, 2012. Additionally, the bill amends a section of the General Laws to allow retired police officers to work private details for a nongovernmental entity without being subject to certain employment restrictions. The bill would take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5008: 45-21-2, 45-21-54