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SB654Introduced in the Senate

State Police Retirement System - Mandatory Retirement Age - Alteration

Passed

Introduced by Malcolm Augustine, District 47

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Increasing the age to 62 at which certain members of the State Police Retirement System are required to retire; increasing the age to 62 at which certain retirees must end participation in the Deferred Retirement Option Program; and authorizing certain individuals, subject to certain limitations and requirements, to elect to extend their participation in the Deferred Retirement Option Program.

Where it stands

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 268

April 28, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026

135

Yes

0

No

6

Absent or Not Voting

141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Budget and Taxation

  2. Hearing 3/05 at 8:30 a.m.

  3. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

  4. Favorable with Amendments {993127/1 Adopted

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  6. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

  7. Referred Appropriations

  8. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

  9. Favorable Report by Appropriations

  10. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

  11. Third Reading Passed (135-0)

  12. Returned Passed

  13. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 268

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