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HB1043Introduced in the House

PERS; certain law enforcement officers and firefighters shall receive one year of creditable service for every five years of service in Mississippi.

Failed

Introduced by Gene Newman, District 61

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Amend Section 25-11-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For A First Responders Retirement Incentive Under Which Law Enforcement Officers And Firefighters Who Became Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After July 1, 2011, And Who Have At Least Four Years Of Membership Service Credit Shall Be Entitled To Receive One Year Of Creditable Service For Every Five Years Of Service As A First Responder In The State Of Mississippi, At No Cost To The Member; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To State Affairs;Appropriations A

  2. Died In Committee

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