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S2355Introduced in the Senate

Allows retired state employees to be reemployed by a municipality with no restrictions and with no loss of their existing retirement benefits.

IntroducedSenate Labor and Gaming

Introduced by Todd Patalano, District 26

What does this bill do?

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Official description

PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS - Allows retired state employees to be reemployed by a municipality with no restrictions and with no loss of their existing retirement benefits.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study · May 6, 2026

8

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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