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HF 3256

Public employees police and fire retirement plan; reemployment earnings limit applicable to disability benefit payments increased.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bidal Duran and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill increases earnings limit for disabled police and firefighters receiving retirement disability benefits, allowing them to work and earn more income without losing payments.

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 3256

Legislative bill overview

HF 3256 increases the earnings limit that public employees in police and fire retirement plans can earn while receiving disability benefit payments without losing or reducing those benefits. The bill modifies existing reemployment restrictions for disabled retirees from these public safety professions in Minnesota.

Why is this important

Disability benefit recipients in public safety retirement plans currently face strict earnings caps that can penalize them for working or earning income during their retirement years. Increasing this limit could allow disabled officers and firefighters to supplement their disability income through part-time work or other earnings without financial penalty, potentially improving their economic security while maintaining the integrity of the disability system.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Raising earnings limits could increase long-term pension system costs if more beneficiaries retain full disability payments while earning additional income, with unclear fiscal impact
  • Intent of disability benefits: Debate over whether disability payments should support those unable to work, or whether partial work capacity justifies modified rather than full benefits
  • Fairness across sectors: Questions about whether police and fire personnel should have different rules than other public employees in similar retirement systems

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

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