StateIndiana

SB 14: Pension matters.

Linda RogersIntroduced

SB 14 status: Introduced — Public Law 104 (updated Mar 5, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

Official

Modifies the definition of "average of the annual compensation" for a member of the public employees' retirement fund (PERF) who retires after December 31, 2027. Specifies that compensation received in contemplation of retirement is excluded from the average of the annual compensation for particular members of PERF and...

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy identified.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy identified.

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Increases administrative efficiency by consolidating fund accounts.
  • Implements state-matched deferred compensation incentives for employees.

Risks

  • Complexity in transitioning existing retiree medical subaccounts.
  • Shifting funds to general accounts may impact long-term budget predictability.

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Increases lump sum death benefits for 1977 fund members.
  • Standardizes pension contribution and credit purchase processes.

Risks

  • Terminating specific retirement medical benefit subaccounts may disrupt individual health planning.
  • Irrevocable election changes may lock participants into less favorable plans.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Analysis based on abstract summary; full statutory language was not reviewed.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Public Law 104

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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