The 2023 Indiana General Assembly approved three INPRS-related legislative changes. Below is a brief summary of the legislation. You may e-mail inquiries to questions@inprs.in.gov or call (844) GO-INPRS for more information. These laws are effective on July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted.
HEA 1001—Change to In-service Retirement Eligibility Requirements (PERF and TRF)
Requirements for PERF and TRF members to begin receiving pension benefits while continuing to work in a covered position (in-service retirement) have changed. PERF and TRF plan members with at least 20 years of service are now eligible for in-service retirement, also known as Millie Morgan retirement, at age 65. Prior to July 1, 2023, the eligibility age for in-service retirement was 70. This change excludes elected officials who are still able to begin in-service retirement at age 55 with 20 years of service.
SEA 185—'77 Fund Eligibility and Participation
- The definition of "salary of a first-class patrolman or first-class firefighter" has changed to the highest nonpromoted salary of a patrolman or firefighter, plus all longevity increases if provided for:
- Service of not more than 20 years, or
- Service of more than 20 but not more than 25 years in collective bargaining situations
- The maximum entry age for both police officers and firefighters is now 39 years old. The previous max entry age for firefighters was age 36.
- Airport Authorities established under IC 8-22-3 may now participate in the '77 Fund.
HEA 1055—Conservancy District Marshals and Deputy Marshals
- If an entity is eligible to participate in the '77 Fund under IC 36-8-8-18, prior service as a full-time and fully-paid Conservancy District Marshal and Deputy Conservancy District Marshal may be purchased under the provisions of IC 36-8-8-18 and IC 36-8-8-18-1.
- This amendment is only for the purpose of prior service and not membership in the '77 Fund.
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