Payment authorization of a retirement annuity without reduction or suspension upon reemployment of a police officer

This bill allows retired police officers in Minnesota to return to work without losing their pension or having it reduced. Under the new rules, eligible officers who have at least five years of service and are at least 55 years old can rejoin their department while continuing to receive their full retirement annuity. The legislation also requires these officers to make standard employee contributions during their time back on the job and limits the number of retired officers any single city can rehire. Additionally, the bill ensures that reemployed officers maintain their health insurance coverage and mandates that their contributions be refunded with interest if they leave the position again.