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HB 1102

State Retirement and Pension System - Military Service Credit - Eligibility

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Griffith

HB 1102 allows Maryland state employees to count military service time toward state pension eligibility and benefit calculations, reducing retirement timelines for veteran workers.

Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 1102

Legislative bill overview

HB 1102 modifies Maryland's state retirement and pension system to allow military service to count toward pension eligibility and benefits calculations. The bill expands credit options for state employees who have served in the military, potentially allowing them to combine their military service time with civilian state employment for retirement purposes.

Why is this important

This directly affects state employee retirement security and recruitment/retention in state government. Military veterans entering state employment would have their prior service recognized, potentially allowing them to retire earlier or with higher benefits. It also reflects broader policy recognizing military service value, which impacts both state budget obligations and veteran employment opportunities.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Expanding pension credits increases long-term state liabilities and pension fund obligations, which could strain already-burdened state budgets
  • Equity concerns: Creates different benefit pathways for employees based on military background, raising questions about fairness to non-veteran state workers
  • Actuarial assumptions: Changes to pension calculations require accurate modeling; underestimating costs could create unfunded liabilities for future taxpayers
  • Implementation complexity: Determining how to credit different types of military service and ensuring consistent application across the state system adds administrative burden

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

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