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HB 45

RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL: Provides relative to benefits of participating employees in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (EN INCREASE APV)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Bacala and 1 co-sponsor

Louisiana HB 45 modifies municipal police retirement benefits, currently referred to the House Committee on Retirement for review and debate.

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
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Bill Summary · HB 45

Legislative bill overview

HB 45 modifies benefits provided to participating employees in Louisiana's Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (MPERS). The bill was prefiled on January 23, 2026, and is currently under review by the House Committee on Retirement. Specific benefit changes are not detailed in the available legislative record.

Why is this important

Municipal police retirement systems directly affect compensation packages for law enforcement officers and have significant fiscal implications for municipal budgets. Changes to retirement benefits can influence police recruitment and retention, operational costs for cities and towns, and long-term pension fund solvency.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Expanding benefits increases municipal pension obligations; restricting benefits may affect officer recruitment and retention
  • Fiscal sustainability: Changes must balance immediate employee needs against long-term fund viability and taxpayer burden
  • Equity concerns: Any modifications could create disparities between officers hired before and after the effective date, or between MPERS and other public employee retirement systems

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

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