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SB 782

An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in membership, contributions and benefits, further providing for termination of annuities; in membership, credited service, classes of service, and eligibility for benefits relating to retirement for State employees and officers, further providing for mandatory and optional membership in the system and participation in the plan; and, in benefits, further providing for termination of annuities.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Baker and 11 co-sponsors

SB 782 modifies Pennsylvania public employee pension systems by adjusting annuity termination rules, membership requirements, and contribution structures for state workers and educators.

Referred to State Government
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Bill Summary · SB 782

Legislative bill overview

SB 782 modifies Pennsylvania's public employee retirement system by amending how annuities terminate and adjusting membership and contribution requirements for state employees and educators. The bill specifically targets provisions in the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) and Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS), affecting eligibility, service credits, and benefit calculations.

Why is this important

Pension system changes directly impact retirement security for hundreds of thousands of current and future public employees in Pennsylvania, as well as state and local government budgets. Even modest modifications to membership requirements, contribution rates, or annuity termination rules can significantly affect long-term liabilities and employee compensation packages worth tens of thousands of dollars over careers.

Potential points of contention

  • Retroactivity concerns: Changes to annuity termination and service credit rules could affect employees already in the system with existing expectations about their benefits
  • Cost-shifting implications: Adjustments to mandatory vs. optional membership and contribution structures may shift pension costs between employees, employers, and taxpayers
  • Vagueness in scope: The bill's language about "further providing" suggests changes to existing rules, but the specific modifications are not detailed in the available summary, making full impact assessment difficult without the actual bill text

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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