First Responder Retention Efforts Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

This bill temporarily expands opportunities for experienced first responders to remain in their roles. It allows retired Metropolitan Police Department lieutenants to be rehired under a new "Senior police lieutenant" category with pay capped at Class 5, Step 3 levels (no longevity pay), and removes the mandatory retirement age of 60 for MPD and Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel. This gives departments discretion to retain staff beyond age 60 instead of requiring automatic retirement. The changes are effective for 225 days and aim to address retention challenges for senior first responders.