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HB1020 • 2025

Judicial Retirement System; payment of monthly retirement benefits for creditable service as a district attorney at the age of 65 years; provide

Judicial Retirement System; payment of monthly retirement benefits for creditable service as a district attorney at the age of 65 years; provide

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Reeves, Matt
Last action
2026-05-12
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the existence of provisions for calculating survivor benefits but does not provide the specific formulas or eligibility criteria within the summary excerpt provided.

Retirement Benefits for District Attorneys at Age 65

This law allows district attorneys in Georgia to receive monthly retirement benefits from the Judicial Retirement System based on their service after reaching age 65.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides monthly retirement payments for creditable service as a district attorney starting at age 65.
  • Sets rules for calculating benefits for individuals who first become members of the system after this law takes effect.
  • Establishes how survivor benefits are calculated.

Who It Names or Affects

  • District attorneys in Georgia
  • The Georgia Judicial Retirement System

Terms To Know

Creditable service
Time worked as a district attorney that counts toward retirement benefits.
Survivor benefits
Benefits calculated for family members after the retired person dies, though specific details are not listed in this summary.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact dollar amounts or formulas for these payments are not listed in the provided text.
  • This law takes effect on July 1, 2026.
  • Specific details about how survivor benefits are calculated are mentioned but not explained.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-12 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Judicial Retirement System; payment of monthly retirement benefits for creditable service as a district attorney at the age of 65 years; provide