S1826
An Act eliminating post-retirement earnings restrictions for police detail work
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Bill overview
This bill would eliminate restrictions on the amount of money retired police officers can earn while working in detail assignments. Currently, there are limitations on earnings for retirees performing additional work, particularly in detail roles. This legislation aims to provide greater flexibility for retired officers to supplement their income while continuing to serve their communities. The bill was referred to the Public Service committee and subsequently concurred by the House.
Key provisions
- Eliminates earnings restrictions for retired police officers.
- Specifically addresses restrictions on earnings during detail work assignments.
- Allows retired officers to receive additional income from detail work.
- Does not appear to affect the earnings limitations for the Municipal Police Training Committee Executive Director.
- Related to existing legislation concerning public safety personnel and post-retirement earnings.
Who is affected
- Retired Police Officers
- Municipalities
- Police Departments
Notable changes
- Changes existing regulations regarding post-retirement earnings for detail work.
- Provides greater flexibility for retired officers to work in detail roles.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsors
Edward Dutra
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill S.1826 194th (Current)
An Act eliminating post-retirement earnings restrictions for police detail work
By Ms. Dooner (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1826) of Edward Dutra, for legislation to eliminate post-retirement earnings restrictions for police detail work. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Kelly A. Dooner (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1826
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 17, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S3020 |
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