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DelawareSB 52153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF STATE PENSIONERS.

Sponsored By: Eric Buckson (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Delaware retirees gain work and earnings options

Delaware state pensioners can keep their pensions while working as substitute teachers in school districts or charter schools. They can also work as per diem employees of the Delaware General Assembly. Beginning January 1, 2025, the annual earnings cap ends for permitted pensioner employment. In 2023 and 2024, covered temporary and substitute workers lost $1 in pension payments for every $2 earned above $50,000. Those reductions began in July of the following year, as determined by the Board of Pension Trustees.

Delaware retirees face revised work waiting rules

The law replaces the six-month retirement break for pensioners under 65 with a three-month rule for those under 59½. For those under 59½, this genuine break in service starts on the effective retirement date. The law also states that all pensioners returning to permitted jobs must complete a three-month break to meet federal requirements. Receiving a service or disability pension still generally bars covered employment outside the permitted job categories.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Eric Buckson

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • William Bush

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel Cruce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ronald E. Gray

    Republican • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gerald W. Hocker

    Republican • Senate

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Russell Huxtable

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Dave G. Lawson

    Republican • Senate

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michael F. Smith

    Republican • House

  • Edward S. Osienski

    Democratic • House

  • Brian Pettyjohn

    Republican • Senate

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan W. Shupe

    Republican • House

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 6/26/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    8/20/2025Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

    6/26/2025House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits

    6/11/2025House

  4. Assigned to Administration Committee in House

    4/15/2025House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    4/10/2025Senate

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

    3/26/2025Senate

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

    1/28/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Current

    1/28/2025

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