Proposed Rules for Transferring Retirement Service Credits Between Employees
March 13, 2026
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The Frame
If enacted, this policy would allow FRS members to shift retirement service time between one another, provided the recipient accepts liability for any resulting unfunded actuarial costs and both parties meet specific eligibility criteria.
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Florida Retirement System employees
Employees would gain the ability to voluntarily transfer or receive years of creditable service under new administrative rules.
Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.
Introduced.
Background
- The Florida Retirement System (FRS) is the state-administered pension plan for public employees in Florida. context
- SB 1528 was introduced during the 2026 legislative session and did not advance past the committee stage. context
Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get my years of service back after I transfer them?
Are there any costs associated with receiving transferred service?
Who is eligible to participate in this transfer program?
Why It Matters
If enacted, this policy would allow FRS members to shift retirement service time between one another, provided the recipient accepts liability for any resulting unfunded actuarial costs and both parties meet specific eligibility criteria.
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Individualization of Pension Liability
The bill shifts the burden of unfunded actuarial liability from the system to the individual receiving employee, a departure from standard collective pension funding models.
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Analysis Score
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