Rhode Island General Laws
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-21.2-3 (2026)
Optional retirement for police and firefighters
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In addition to the retirement system established under the provisions of chapter 21 of this title, any municipality may accept this chapter in the manner stated in § 45-21-4. Withdrawal from the system is in the same manner as stated in § 45-21-5 subject to the provisions of § 45-21.4-3.
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case (1 in the last 5 years), 2026–2026 · leading case: Sean M. O'Connell v. Employees' Ret. Sys. of Rhode Island, No. 2024-0232-M.P (R.I. Mar. 16, 2026).
Sean M. O'Connell v. Employees' Ret. Sys. of Rhode Island, No. 2024-0232-M.P (R.I. Mar. 16, 2026). “See § 45-21-4 (the MERS opt- in provision); § 45-21.2-3 (the Optional Plan opt-in provision).”
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