Department of Corrections Deferred Retirement Option Program Amendment Act of 2025

This bill expands the District of Columbia's Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) to include retirement-eligible correctional officers in the Department of Corrections (DOC). It allows these officers to continue working for up to three years after their normal retirement date while earning supplemental retirement benefits in a separate account, which they receive in full upon leaving service. The goal is to help DOC retain experienced staff and address persistent staffing shortages, as the department has faced vacancy rates exceeding 12% in recent fiscal years. This policy change directly affects DOC correctional officers who meet retirement eligibility requirements.