SB 304 VA
Va. Retirement System; enhanced retirement benefits for 911 dispatchers, delayed effective date.
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Summary
This bill would establish enhanced retirement benefits for 911 dispatchers under the Virginia Retirement System. 911 dispatchers perform critical emergency response work and face occupational stress. The bill would provide improved pension benefits to these essential public safety personnel. Enhanced benefits would recognize the hazardous and stressful nature of emergency dispatch work and support dispatcher retirement security.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 51.1-138 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Retirement System; enhanced retirement benefits for 911 dispatchers.
Sponsor (1)
- Emily M. Jordan Republican · primary
2 coauthors / cosponsors
- Russet Perry Democratic · cosponsor
- Saddam Azlan Salim Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (5)
- Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103136D · upper
- Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations · upper
- Jan 25, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Virginia Retirement System (SB304) · upper
- Feb 3, 2026 Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 2-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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