Georgia SB452: Retirement and Pension; maximum employer contribution to a 401(k) for certain state law enforcement officers; increase

What the bill says

To amend Code Section 47-2-357 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withdrawal, employer contributions, vesting, and date of election, so as to increase the maximum employer contribution to a 401(k) for certain state law enforcement officers; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Code Section 47-2-357 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withdrawal, employer contributions, vesting, and date of election, so as to increase the maximum employer contribution to a 401(k) for certain state law enforcement officers; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Code Section 47-2-357 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withdrawal, employer contributions, vesting, and date of election, is amended as follows: "47-2-357. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) '401(k)' means the deferred compensation plan offered by the state for public employees pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 utilizing Section 401(k) of the federal Internal Revenue Code. (2) 'Plan' means the employee savings plan created by this article. (3) 'State law enforcement officer' means: S. B. LC 56 0504-EC (A) A peace officer, as such term is defined in Code Section 35-8-2, employed by the Department of Community Supervision; or (B) A sworn law enforcement officer certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council who, by virtue of his or her office or public employment giving rise to his or …

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Sponsors

• John Carson (R, 46) · primary sponsor
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050) · primary sponsor
• Randy Robertson (R, 29)
• Brian Strickland (R, 42)
• Blake Tillery (R, 19)
• John Albers (R)
• Steve Gooch (R, 51)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, 31)
• Matt Brass (R, 6)
• Timothy Bearden (R, 30)
• Russ Goodman (R, 8)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Effective Date
2. May 6, 2026: Act 414
3. May 6, 2026: Senate Date Signed by Governor
4. April 10, 2026: Senate Sent to Governor
5. March 19, 2026: House Passed/Adopted
6. March 19, 2026: House Third Readers
7. March 18, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported
8. February 19, 2026: House Second Readers
9. February 18, 2026: House First Readers
10. February 17, 2026: Senate Passed/Adopted

Votes

• House Vote #730 (March 19, 2026): 163 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #549 (February 17, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB452?

SB452 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Retirement and Pension; maximum employer contribution to a 401(k) for certain state law enforcement officers; increase.

What does SB452 do?

In its own words: To amend Code Section 47-2-357 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withdrawal, employer contributions, vesting, and date of election, so as to increase the maximum employer contribution to a 401(k) for certain state law enforcement officers; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of SB452?

Signed into law as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: Effective Date (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored SB452?

John Carson (R, 46), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB452?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72766