SB 24-169

Senate Bill 24-169 changes the job classification for certain firefighters in Colorado. Starting August 7, 2024, employees of the division of fire prevention and control who work on structural fires or wildfires will be classified as "state troopers" for retirement purposes if their duties include managing, responding to, training for, or leading wildfire efforts. This change affects how these firefighters' pensions are calculated and managed by the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). The bill has been signed into law by the governor and is now in effect.

Official Summary

Beginning July 1, 2025, the act requires a duly sworn employee of the division of fire prevention and control in the department of public safety to be classified as a "state trooper" for purposes of the public employees' retirement association if the employee's duties include structural or wildfire management, wildfire response, live-fire training, or wildfire leadership, as determined by the executive director of the department. APPROVED by Governor May 24, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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