First Responder Retention Efforts Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill expands the Metropolitan Police Department's Senior Officer Program to include lieutenants, allowing them to be rehired after retirement at a capped salary (no more than a Class 5, Step 3 lieutenant) without longevity pay. It also removes the mandatory retirement age of 60 for Metropolitan Police Department and Fire and Emergency Medical Services members, giving department heads discretion to retain them beyond that age. These changes aim to address staffing challenges by offering flexible retention options for experienced first responders. The bill is an emergency measure with a 90-day effective period.