An act relating to amending the pension system for sheriffs and certain deputy sheriffs

This bill allows Vermont sheriffs and qualified deputy sheriffs to join Group G of the Vermont State Employees' Retirement System, which currently covers certain corrections and psychiatric facility employees. The change applies to sheriffs and deputy sheriffs employed by participating county departments who hold Level II or III law enforcement certification and perform law enforcement duties as their primary job function. Under the new system, eligible sheriffs and deputies can choose to join Group G starting January 1, 2025, or those employed before that date can make an irrevocable election to join by December 31, 2024. The bill also establishes specific retirement age and service requirements for Group G members, with different rules depending on when they first joined the retirement system.