StateGeorgia

SB 452: Retirement and Pension; maximum employer contribution to a 401(k) for certain state law enforcement officers; increase

Bo HatchettIntroduced

SB 452 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-2-357 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withdrawal, employer contributions, vesting, and date of election, so as to increase the maximum employer contribution to a 401(k) for certain state law enforcement officers; to provide for definitions; to...

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material impact on this sector identified

Risks

  • No material impact on this sector identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Increases retirement benefit competitiveness for state law enforcement
  • Supports recruitment and retention of public safety personnel

Risks

  • Increases state fiscal obligations regarding pension contributions

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Provides improved financial security for law enforcement officers
  • Potential benefit to public safety through stabilized staffing levels

Risks

  • Potential for administrative burden regarding policy implementation
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Long-term fiscal sustainability of increased employer pension matching is unverified

Limitation

Analysis based strictly on summary abstract; bill text not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective Date

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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