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SB 756

Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As introduced, authorizes a retired campus police officer to be reemployed in a position covered by TCRS as a law enforcement officer without the loss or suspension of the retired officer's TCRS benefits; extends the repeal date for the provision authorizing retired law enforcement officers to be reemployed without the loss or suspension of retirement benefits from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 36, Part 8.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ken Yager

Allows retired campus police to return to law enforcement work while keeping retirement benefits; extends reemployment exception through 2027.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 756

Legislative bill overview

SB 756 allows retired campus police officers in Tennessee to return to work in TCRS-covered law enforcement positions while keeping their retirement benefits intact. The bill also extends a temporary provision allowing retired law enforcement officers the same benefit from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2027.

Why is this important

This addresses potential staffing shortages in law enforcement by making it financially feasible for experienced retired officers to return to work without penalty. The two-year extension provides certainty for agencies planning workforce strategies and allows time to evaluate whether the policy should become permanent.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact on pension systems: Allowing dual compensation (salary plus retirement benefits) increases costs to TCRS without corresponding new contributions, potentially straining long-term pension sustainability
  • Fairness to other retirees: Other state employees cannot typically return to work while collecting benefits, raising questions about why law enforcement receives special treatment
  • Permanent vs. temporary status: The bill extends a temporary measure rather than making it permanent, suggesting uncertainty about the policy's long-term viability or cost

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

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