Georgia - Session 1033
Title: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; allow certain sworn law enforcement officers to be eligible for retirement benefits at age 55; provisions
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to allow all sworn law enforcement officers serving in and the commissioner and deputy commissioner of the Department of Public Safety to be eligible for regular retirement benefits at the age of 55 years, certain disability benefits, and certain provisions for purchasing creditable service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-12 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-25 | Status | passed_upper |
| 2026-03-25 | Latest Action | Senate Passed/Adopted |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 309 | Local government; require adoption of a resolution or ordinance and voter approval prior to abolishment of a police force that was created by such method | in_committee |
| SB 470 | "Emergency & Public Safety Signal Protection Act""; enact" | passed_upper |
| SB 586 | "K-9 Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2026""; enact" | in_committee |
| SR 533 | Senate Study Committee on Enhancing Public Safety and Civic Health; create | in_committee |
| HB 990 | Public Safety, Department of; creation of a program to assist former handlers and adopters of retired law enforcement dogs with veterinary care costs; provide | in_committee |
| HR 1650 | House Study Committee on Local Government Emergency Disaster Relief Loans; create | in_committee |
| HB 1391 | Specialty license plates; honor public safety officers; establish | passed_upper |
| SB 268 | Offenses Against Public Order; crime of interference with a first responder; provide | in_committee |