Creates Delayed Retirement Option for Safety Staff
District of Columbia · B26-0100 · Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Why it matters
Eligible workers could stay on the job up to three more years and collect extra pay in a separate account. Workers who choose it would delay leaving their jobs.
What it does
- Lets eligible police and fire and emergency medical members keep working up to 3 years
- Supplemental payments for those years go into a separate retirement account
- Applies only to members who are already eligible to retire
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About this bill
Would let eligible police and fire and emergency medical members keep working up to 3 years while collecting supplemental payments in a separate account. Applies only to members who are already eligible to retire.
Deferred Retirement Option Program Amendment Act of 2025
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Some police and fire groups would likely say the plan keeps experienced workers on the job. Workers also build savings while they keep working.
💬 The case against
Some budget watchdogs would likely say separate payments could add costs for the district. Critics may also worry about keeping older workers in demanding jobs.
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