Retired state employees; work as law enforcement officer or assistant district attorney authorized

SB 28 allows retired state employees who were previously law enforcement officers or licensed lawyers to work in specific public safety or legal roles without losing their pension. Retired law enforcement officers with proper certification can serve as sheriff's deputies or municipal police officers, while retired lawyers can work as assistant district attorneys, provided their annual earnings do not exceed $52,000. This applies to those retired under Alabama's Employees' or Teachers' Retirement Systems who meet the prior classification and certification requirements. The bill ensures their pension continues uninterrupted as long as the income limit is respected.