An act relating to Vermont State Employees' Retirement System Group G membership
Sponsored By: Larry Satcowitz (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Group G retirement ages and pay
The law sets when Group G members can retire with full benefits. Examples include age 55 with 20 years or age 65 with 5 years. Other listed paths may apply, like age 62 with 5 years, 87 points, or 30 years, based on your job type and join date. Your pension equals 2.5% of your average final pay times years of Group G service. A cap applies: 50% or 60% of final pay, depending on which rule covers you.
Group G for corrections and psychiatric staff
Department of Corrections facility staff who give direct security or treatment, and direct‑care staff at the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital, are in Group G. This covers workers first hired on or after July 1, 2023, and members as of June 30, 2023 who made an irrevocable election by that date.
Group G for sheriffs and deputies
Sheriffs and qualifying deputy sheriffs can join Group G. This applies if first employed or first included on or after January 1, 2025, or if you were a member on December 31, 2024 and made an irrevocable election by that date. Deputies must work for a participating county, have Level II or III certification, and mainly do law enforcement. Full‑time, state‑paid transport deputies are excluded.
Group G option for municipal police
Municipal law enforcement officers for participating towns, with Level II or III certification and law enforcement as the main job, can join Group G. This applies if first employed or first included on or after January 1, 2027, or if you were a member on December 31, 2026 and made an irrevocable election by that date. There is a one‑time option to transfer by December 1, 2026; new hires between December 1 and December 31, 2026 have 30 days to choose. Participation in Group G starts January 1, 2027, and past service stays under your old plan’s rules. The law does not extend retiree health or other insurance to these municipal officers.
How municipal workers are grouped
Municipal employees in this system are treated like State employees for benefit calculations. Elected municipal officials are not subject to mandatory retirement. Sheriffs, qualifying deputies, and certain municipal police are placed in Group G when they meet the law’s requirements.
Rollout steps for Group G towns
By September 1, 2026, the State Treasurer publishes a list of municipal police jobs that qualify for Group G. Town employers must notify the Treasurer within 30 days when an officer’s Group G eligibility changes. The act takes effect July 1, 2026; some provisions have later start dates set in the law.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Larry Satcowitz
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
House message: Governor approved bill on May 11, 2026
5/12/2026SenateSigned by Governor on May 11, 2026
5/12/2026HouseDelivered to the Governor on May 5, 2026
5/5/2026HouseSenate proposal of amendment concurred in
4/30/2026HouseAction Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
4/30/2026HouseNotice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
4/29/2026HouseSenate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
4/28/2026HouseRead 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
4/24/2026SenateNew Business/Third Reading
4/24/2026Senate3rd reading ordered
4/23/2026SenateProposal of amendment by Senator(s) Collamore, Clarkson, Morley, Vyhovsky, and White agreed to
4/23/2026SenateReported favorably by Senator Westman for Committee on Appropriations
4/23/2026SenateReported favorably by Senator Hardy for Committee on Finance
4/23/2026SenateReported favorably by Senator Collamore for Committee on Government Operations
4/23/2026SenateRead 2nd time
4/23/2026SenateProposal of amendment to be offered by Senator(s) Collamore
4/23/2026SenateFavorable report by Committee on Appropriations
4/23/2026SenateFavorable report by Committee on Finance
4/23/2026SenateFavorable report by Committee on Government Operations
4/23/2026SenateSecond Reading
4/23/2026SenateProposal of amendment to be offered by Senator(s) Collamore
4/22/2026SenateFavorable report by Committee on Appropriations
4/22/2026SenateFavorable report by Committee on Finance
4/22/2026SenateFavorable report by Committee on Government Operations
4/22/2026SenateSecond Reading
4/22/2026Senate
Bill Text
As Passed by Both Chambers
5/4/2026
As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)
5/4/2026
Senate Proposal of Amendment
4/29/2026
Senate Proposal of Amendment (Unofficial)
4/29/2026
As Passed by the House
3/23/2026
As Passed by the House (Unofficial)
3/23/2026
As Introduced
5/19/2025
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