HB427 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Nathaniel LedbetterRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Tier II correctional officers, firefighters and law enforcement officers authorized to retire with full benefits after 25 years of service, Secs. 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, 36-27-24, 36-27-59 am'd.

Summary

HB427 would let Tier II ERS and TRS members who work as local correctional officers, firefighters, or law enforcement officers retire with full benefits after 25 years of service and would raise their earnable-contribution rates.

What This Bill Does

It changes retirement rules so Tier II members in these local public safety roles can retire with full benefits after 25 years of service (instead of waiting until certain ages with 10 years). It also increases the contribution rate for these Tier II members’ earnable compensation to fund the expanded benefits. The bill amends several code sections to implement these changes and allows an employer to opt out within 90 days after the act’s effective date; the act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage.

Who It Affects

• Tier II members of the Employees' Retirement System or the Teachers' Retirement System who are local correctional officers, firefighters, or law enforcement officers, as their retirement eligibility would shift to 25 years of service and their contributions would increase.
• Employers (such as local governments, school boards, and participating state/university employers) and the retirement systems, because they would face higher required contributions and a potential opt-out option for employers.

Key Provisions

• Allows Tier II members in the ERS or TRS who serve as local correctional officers, firefighters, or law enforcement officers to retire with full benefits after completing 25 years of creditable service.
• Increases the contribution rate of Tier II members’ earnable compensation for those positions to fund the new benefits (amending Sections 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, 36-27-24, and 36-27-59).
• Amends multiple retirement sections to implement the 25-year full-benefits rule and the higher contributions for Tier II local public safety employees.
• Provides that employers may opt out of the new provisions within 90 days after the act’s effective date, which is the first day of the third month after passage and governor's signature.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Retirement Systems