Category: General Assembly

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Which New Laws Affect VRS?

May 2024

Our legislative summary covers the 2024 laws enacted that affect VRS-administered plans and benefits.

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Track All VRS-Related Legislation

February 2024

Monitor our legislation tracker for bills that affect VRS benefits, policies and procedures.

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Announcements

January 2024

2024 General Assembly Session; DCP Record Keeper Transition; IRS Contribution Limits; Employer Training

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General Assembly Considers Bills That Impact VRS

February 2023

Several bills would have an impact on VRS, including changes to return-to-work rules and hazardous duty benefits.

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General Assembly Session Opens January 11

January 2023

The 2023 Virginia General Assembly gets underway Wednesday, January 11, for a scheduled 30-day session. You can track all VRS-r...

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Learn More About New Legislation’s Impact on VRS

July 2022

The General Assembly passed bills affecting VRS. Refer to the 2022 Legislative Summary PDF for details. (Also, see the May...

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General Assembly Update: Which Laws Impact VRS?

May 2022

While 2022 Special Session I continues, several bills affecting VRS have been signed into law by the governor, including...

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General Assembly Considers Bills Affecting VRS

February 2022

The 2022 Virginia General Assembly is in session. You can track all VRS-related House and Senate bills on our legislation webpage.

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Proposed Budget Would Hold Teacher, State Rates at Current Levels; Add $924 Million to VRS Trust Fund

February 2022

The proposed FY 2023-24 budget includes provisions aimed at reducing the unfunded liabilities for the state-wide retirement...