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GeorgiaSB 2852025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Emergency Communications Authority; increase in the percentage of all 9-1-1 charges to be remitted to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; increase

Sponsored By: Randy Robertson (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Georgia police pensions can rise in 2027

Option One pays fund members a lifetime monthly pension of $30 per full service year, counting up to 30 years. Each extra service month adds $2.50 to the monthly pension, within that limit. Members need 10 membership years, or 15 if they joined on or after July 1, 2010. They also must be at least 55 or have 30 years of credited service at any age. Beginning July 1, 2027, the board can raise the $30 rate, but cannot exceed $35 per service year. An increase must be at least $1, follow the board actuary’s recommendation, and keep the fund’s funded ratio at 90% or higher. That ratio compares actuarial assets with pension obligations; a benefit increase is not automatic.

More funding for Georgia police pensions

Georgia counties and cities must send 1.5% of their specified insurance-tax distributions to the Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund. Payments are due by October 30 each year. This money supports only member benefits and does not expire at year-end. The law also states an intent to provide annual state funding equal to 0.5% of state insurance premium taxes. That state funding depends on the budget process and is not guaranteed.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Randy Robertson

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Charles Martin

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 260 • No: 4

Senate vote • 3/27/2026

AGREE TO HOUSE SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 3/19/2026

PASSAGE

Yes: 165 • No: 0 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 49 • No: 4 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective Date

    7/1/2026

  2. Senate Date Signed by Governor

    5/6/2026Senate

  3. Act 416

    5/6/2026

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub

    3/27/2026Senate

  6. House Third Readers

    3/19/2026House

  7. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    3/19/2026House

  8. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    3/18/2026House

  9. House Second Readers

    3/9/2026House

  10. House First Readers

    3/6/2026House

  11. Senate Third Read

    3/4/2026Senate

  12. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    3/4/2026Senate

  13. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    2/25/2026Senate

  14. Senate Taken from Table

    1/12/2026Senate

  15. Senate Recommitted

    1/12/2026Senate

  16. Senate Tabled

    3/6/2025Senate

  17. Senate Read Second Time

    3/4/2025Senate

  18. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    3/3/2025Senate

  19. Senate Read and Referred

    2/27/2025Senate

  20. Senate Hopper

    2/26/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • SB 285/AP* (v17)

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