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HB 4212

Retirement; Oklahoma Pension Legislation Actuarial Analysis Act; terms; Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System; line of duty death; spouse benefits; lifetime; effective dates.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ross Ford

HB 4212 expands lifetime survivor benefits for law enforcement spouses killed in duty-related incidents while requiring actuarial analysis of pension obligations.

Second Reading referred to Rules
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Bill Summary · HB 4212

Legislative bill overview

HB 4212 modifies Oklahoma's pension legislation by establishing new actuarial analysis requirements and amending the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System (OLERS). The bill specifically addresses survivor benefits for spouses of law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty, extending lifetime benefit provisions and altering eligibility terms.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects law enforcement families by potentially expanding or modifying death benefits available to surviving spouses. Changes to pension obligations require actuarial analysis to assess long-term fiscal impacts on the state retirement system, which ultimately affects budget planning and employee recruitment/retention in law enforcement agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Expanding lifetime spouse benefits increases long-term pension liabilities; the actuarial analysis requirement suggests cost concerns exist
  • Equity concerns: Changes may create different benefit structures for different classes of retirees or survivors, raising fairness questions
  • Funding mechanism: Bill doesn't clearly specify how expanded benefits will be funded (employer contributions, employee contributions, or general revenue)

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

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