Connecticut 2023 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00935

Introduced
2/1/23  
Introduced
2/1/23  

Caption

An Act Requiring Pensions For Police Officers And Firefighters Employed By Municipalities.

Impact

This bill, effective October 1, 2023, aims to create a uniform standard for pension benefits for municipal public safety employees across the state. The requirement may lead to increased financial obligations for local governments, but supporters argue it will enhance recruitment and retention of qualified personnel in crucial public safety roles. By securing adequate retirement benefits, the bill seeks to improve the overall welfare and stability of the police and fire departments within municipalities.

Summary

SB00935 is a legislative act designed to mandate that municipalities provide pension benefits to police officers and firefighters they employ. The bill outlines that each municipality must either include these workers in the Municipal Employees Retirement System or offer comparable or superior benefits through an alternative pension system. The intention behind this legislation is to ensure that first responders are adequately compensated during their retirement, recognizing the risks associated with their professions.

Contention

While the bill aims to protect public safety employees, discussions around it may evoke concerns regarding the financial strain it could place on smaller municipalities that may struggle to meet these pension requirements. Critics may argue that the burden of funding these retirement benefits should not fall disproportionately on local communities, especially those with limited budgets. As a result, the debate surrounding SB00935 could also touch on broader themes of state versus local financial responsibility and the long-term sustainability of pension systems.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00334

An Act Requiring Pensions For Police Officers And Firefighters Employed By Municipalities.

CT HB05388

An Act Concerning Hazard Pensions For Certain Judicial Employees.

CT SB00422

An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.

CT HB05375

An Act Requiring The Comptroller To Conduct A Study Of Health Insurance Coverage For Retired Police Officers.

CT HB05515

An Act Establishing The Municipal Employees Retirement Commission And Concerning The Municipal Employees' Retirement System.

CT HB05447

An Act Exempting The Residential Addresses Of Employees Of The Office Of The Attorney General From Disclosure Under The Freedom Of Information Act.

CT SB00341

An Act Establishing A Fallen Officer Fund And Providing Health Insurance Coverage To Survivors Of A Police Officer Killed In The Line Of Duty.

CT HB05279

An Act Concerning Authority To Declare That A Firefighter, Police Officer Or Emergency Medical Service Personnel Died In The Line Of Duty.

CT HB05400

An Act Requiring A Study Of The Law Related To The Search Of A Motor Vehicle By A Police Officer.

CT SB00331

An Act Concerning State Marshals' Health Benefits.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.