Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2249
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Britto (Democratic)
- Gallo (Democratic)
- Dimitri (Democratic)
- Thompson (Democratic)
- Patalano (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Burke (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Felag (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Authorizes an annual two and one-half percent (2.5%) escalation for all active and retired police and firefighter's retirement pension allowance, compounded each year on January 1 following the year of retirement and continuing yearly, on that date.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 14, 2026 · Legislature
05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 8, 2026 · Legislature
05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance