SB 143: Georgia Firefighter's Pension Fund; certain members to retire at age 50; provide
SB 143 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialA BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement, retirement allowances, disability benefits, and death benefits relative to the Georgia Firefighter's Pension Fund, so as to provide for certain members to retire at age 50; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 ...
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Environment
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for higher yields through broader investment authority
Risks
- Increased exposure to market volatility and potential capital loss from sub-investment grade assets
Society
Benefits
- Enhanced retirement flexibility for firefighters
Risks
- Potential long-term instability of the fund could jeopardize future benefits for members
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