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HB 872

Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Seat Pleasant Police Department

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tiffany Alston and 2 co-sponsors

HB 872 creates an independent pension system for Seat Pleasant Police Department officers, allowing customized retirement benefits but requiring separate administrative and financial management.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 57
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Bill Summary · HB 872

Legislative bill overview

HB 872 establishes a dedicated pension system for the Seat Pleasant Police Department, creating a separate retirement benefits framework rather than using the state's general law enforcement pension system. The bill appears to address pension administration and retirement security specifically for this municipal police force.

Why is this important

Police recruitment and retention depend significantly on competitive pension benefits. A dedicated pension system allows Seat Pleasant to tailor retirement benefits to local needs and fiscal capacity, which can affect the department's ability to attract qualified officers and maintain community policing effectiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Establishing a separate pension system requires actuarial analysis and may increase municipal costs compared to participating in a larger, pooled state system
  • Administrative burden: Smaller departments face challenges managing independent pension systems, including investment oversight, actuarial services, and compliance reporting
  • State pension system impacts: Removing participants from the state system could affect its overall financial stability and burden-sharing across law enforcement agencies

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

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