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A 5868

Grants certain county fire marshals, supervising fire marshals, fire marshals, assistant fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals or chief fire marshals pension benefits for service beyond twenty-five years

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Griffin and 4 co-sponsors

Bill A 5868 enhances pension benefits for county fire marshals and supervisory staff with over 25 years of service, rewarding their long-term commitment and impacting local budgets.

SUBSTITUTED BY S4599
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Bill Summary · A 5868

Summary of Bill A 5868

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: A 5868
  • Title: Grants certain county fire marshals, supervising fire marshals, fire marshals, assistant fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals, or chief fire marshals pension benefits for service beyond twenty-five years
  • Status: Substituted by S 4599
  • Introduced: February 24, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of Bill A 5868 is to enhance the pension benefits for specific fire service personnel who have dedicated over twenty-five years of service. This legislation aims to recognize and reward the long-term commitment of county fire marshals and their supervisory staff by providing them with additional pension benefits.

Key Provisions

  • Eligibility: The bill targets the following positions:
    • County Fire Marshals
    • Supervising Fire Marshals
    • Fire Marshals
    • Assistant Fire Marshals
    • Assistant Chief Fire Marshals
    • Chief Fire Marshals
  • Pension Benefits: The bill proposes to grant enhanced pension benefits to those who have served in the aforementioned roles for more than twenty-five years. Specific details regarding the nature and amount of these benefits are not provided in the summary.

Affected Parties

This legislation would directly affect:
- Current and future county fire marshals and their supervisory staff who meet the service requirement.
- Local government budgets, as increased pension benefits may require adjustments in funding allocations for fire services.

Legislative Timeline

  • February 24, 2025: Bill A 5868 was introduced and referred to the Governmental Employees committee.
  • June 16, 2025: The reference was changed to the Ways and Means committee.
  • June 17, 2025: The bill was reported and referred to Rules, where it was subsequently ordered to third reading.
  • June 17, 2025: The bill was substituted by S 4599, indicating that the Senate version of the bill is now the primary focus for further legislative action.

Related Bills

  • A 8827: A prior-session bill that may have addressed similar issues or provisions.
  • S 4599: The companion bill in the Senate that has effectively replaced A 5868 in the legislative process.

Conclusion

Bill A 5868 seeks to provide enhanced pension benefits for county fire marshals and their supervisory staff after twenty-five years of service. While the bill has been substituted by a companion bill in the Senate, it highlights the ongoing efforts to support and reward long-serving fire service personnel. The implications of this legislation will be significant for those in the affected roles and may influence local government financial planning.

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

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