All Roll Calls
Yes: 168 • No: 0
MarylandHB 07892026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Military Service Credit Eligibility - Helicopter Pilots
Sponsored By: Catherine M. Forbes (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Pensions and RetirementAircraft -see also- DronesArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceRetirement -see also- Mandatory Retirement
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Military service credit for helicopter pilots
Beginning July 1, 2026, LEOPS members or former members who served as helicopter pilots in a State law enforcement aviation unit can get LEOPS credit for military service even if another retirement system also credits that service. All existing limits still apply, including no more than 5 years of military service credit. This expansion can increase pension benefits for eligible pilots.
One-time limit on military service credit
Beginning July 1, 2026, members can receive military service credit under the state pension’s military credit rules only once. This applies across the board, including LEOPS. Other limits, like the 5-year maximum, do not change. The one-time rule can reduce added pension credit for people who might have applied again later.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Catherine M. Forbes
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Mike Griffith
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/8/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2
House vote • 3/21/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 125 • No: 0 • Other: 8
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 296
4/28/2026Returned Passed
4/8/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (43-0)
4/8/2026SenateFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/1/2026SenateFavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
4/1/2026SenateReferred Budget and Taxation
3/23/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (125-0)
3/21/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/20/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {813729/1 Adopted
3/20/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
3/20/2026HouseHearing 3/18 at 12:45 p.m.
3/18/2026HouseHearing canceled
3/18/2026HouseHearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.
2/17/2026HouseFirst Reading Appropriations
2/4/2026House
Bill Text
Third Reading
3/20/2026
First Reading
2/4/2026
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