AN ACT relating to reemployment of retired police officers.

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Votes: Apr 10
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Description

Amend KRS 70.292, 70.293, and 95.022, regarding city and county programs to reemploy retired police officers without incurring employer retirement contributions, to reduce the required service of the officer or sheriff before retirement from 20 years to 15 years and to allow retired officers to take health insurance coverage through the employing city or county; amend KRS 61.702 and 78.5536 to conform.

Subjects

Retirement And PensionsPeace Officers And Law EnforcementSheriffsPolice, City And CountyPersonnel And EmploymentActuarial Analysis

Progress

IntroducedJan 7, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 7, 2026
Committee said yesJan 29, 2026
Passed the first chamberJan 30, 2026
PassedFeb 18, 2026
Committee said yesMar 18, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 31, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 31, 2026
Became lawApr 10, 2026

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