Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As introduced, extends, from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2028, the authorization for an emergency medical service employee who has been retired for at least 60 days from TCRS to accept employment as an emergency medical services employee without loss or suspension of retirement benefits if certain conditions are met. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 36, Part 8 and Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 3.

HB 628 extends the deadline for emergency medical services (EMS) employees retired from Tennessee's Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) to return to EMS work without losing retirement benefits. Specifically, it changes the expiration date from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2028, for those who retired at least 60 days prior. This applies to TCRS retirees meeting certain conditions who accept new EMS employment. The bill amends Tennessee Code sections 8-36-811(c) and relevant parts of Title 68 regarding EMS retirement benefits.