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HB 10

RETIREMENT/STATE EMPS: Provides for the reemployment of retirees under certain circumstances in the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chad Boyer

Louisiana allows retired state employees to return to work under LASERS while maintaining retirement benefits, effective August 2025, to address workforce needs.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 7.
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Bill Summary · HB 10

Legislative bill overview

HB 10 amends Louisiana's State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS) to permit retirees to return to work under specified conditions. The bill allows retired state employees to be reemployed while potentially maintaining or receiving retirement benefits, effective August 1, 2025.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses workforce gaps in state agencies by enabling experienced retired employees to return without losing retirement income, while potentially reducing recruitment and training costs. However, it affects the long-term solvency calculations of the pension system and may impact the career advancement opportunities for current employees seeking promotions.

Potential points of contention

  • Pension system cost impact: Reemploying retirees while maintaining their benefits could increase unfunded liabilities in LASERS, though the actuarial note should clarify the specific financial implications
  • Fairness to current workforce: Current state employees may face competition for positions and advancement opportunities from retirees returning to work
  • Benefit eligibility ambiguity: The bill's language regarding "certain circumstances" lacks public detail about which retirees qualify and under what conditions they can be reemployed

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

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