Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0411

Introduced
2/26/25  

Caption

Affords an option for police and firefighters to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, who seek retirement after twenty (20) years of service upon reaching age fifty-seven (57).

Impact

If enacted, S0411 would alter existing retirement provisions under the General Laws for police and firefighters, allowing those who have dedicated significant time to their careers a chance to retire earlier without financial penalty. This change is anticipated to be beneficial both for personnel in physically demanding jobs and for municipalities needing to manage workforce turnover among older employees. The provision supports a tailored approach to retirement that acknowledges the unique challenges of public safety roles.

Summary

S0411 is a proposed act to amend provisions related to optional retirement for members of police forces and firefighters in Rhode Island. One of the key provisions of the bill is that it allows these members to retire without a reduction in their retirement allowance after completing 20 years of service and turning 57 years old. This adjustment aims to provide more favorable retirement options for public safety personnel, ensuring they receive full benefits for their years of dedicated service.

Contention

While the bill has its advocates, potential points of contention may arise around the financial implications for local municipalities. Critics might argue that the reduced workforce could lead to staffing challenges or increased hiring costs, as well as the burden of funding these retirement benefits. The balance between supporting public safety personnel's retirement needs and any potential financial strain on city budgets will be a crucial point of discussion among lawmakers and stakeholders.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H6179

Requires the Rhode Island housing authority to update the count of affordable housing stock in the town of Tiverton two (2) times per year.

RI H6180

Ensures that minimum egress requirements for conventional subdivisions in Tiverton apply equally to comprehensive permit applications and cannot be waived, modified, or reduced for such applications.

RI H6184

Permits Tiverton to require two parking space for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing units upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability near these units.

RI H5692

Allows the operation of a home-based business, which meets criteria for home office IRS income tax deduction, without securing approval from the municipality with no storage of chemicals/park heavy equipment/not more than 10% of premises used for parking.

RI H5022

Increases the maximum state and municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other state and municipal purchases.

RI H6182

Requires any person who applies to rent or purchase a residence located in Town of Tiverton which qualifies as low and moderate income housing, shall require proof of Rhode Island residency or employment by a local, state or federal entity.

RI H6215

Requires the town of Tiverton to require a minimum number of affordable housing units if there is less than ten percent (10%) of affordable housing in the town.

RI H5371

Allows the towns of Burrillville and Glocester to publish notices in any newspaper located within their municipalities and would also allow publication in other designated digital or print platforms selected by their city or town councils.

Similar Bills

RI H5230

Affords an option for police and firefighters to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, who seek retirement after twenty (20) years of service upon reaching age fifty-seven (57).

RI H5471

Provides an option for members to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, after twenty (20) years of service upon reaching age fifty-seven (57).

RI S0093

Allows police and firefighters to retire with 20 years of service and attained 57 years of age based on their highest 3 years consecutive compensation.

RI H6124

Allows the division of motor vehicles to make special motor vehicle registration plates for the not-for-profit entity Cranston Cares provided they meet the minimum order requirements.

TX SB1991

Relating to the administration of federal funds under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act.

TX SB544

Relating to the administration of federal funds under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act.

TX HB1586

Relating to the administration of federal funds under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act.

RI H5789

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 FOR THE MESHANTICUT LAKE PAVED WALKING PATH IN CRANSTON (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $1,000,000 for the Meshanticut Lake paved walking path in Cranston.)