Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 895 — Legislative Retirement System; increase retirement benefit amounts payable to certain legislators upon retirement

Last action — House Second Readers

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill increases retirement benefits for certain Georgia legislators.

This bill amends the Georgia Legislative Retirement System to increase retirement benefits for legislators based on their years of service. The new benefits will vary depending on the date members began contributing and are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, if properly funded.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to increase the retirement benefit amounts payable to certain legislators upon retirement; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. House Second Readers

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Hopper

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (246)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 895 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to increase the retirement benefit amounts payable to certain legislators upon retirement; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 895?
HB 895 is sponsored by Patty Marie Stinson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 895?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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