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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama proposes 2 percent cost-of-living increase for state and teachers' retirement system retirees effective October 2026
Last action · February 17, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Vivian Figures
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill provides a two percent cost-of-living benefit increase, or at least fifteen dollars per month, for eligible retirees and beneficiaries of the Employees' Retirement System and the Teachers' Retirement System starting October 1, 2026, contingent upon legislative and employer participation.
Qualifying state and local retirees and school system beneficiaries would receive a permanent monthly allowance bump of at least $15 or 2%, provided the Legislature funds the actuarial cost in the state budget or local employers elect to participate.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Employees' Retirement System retirees and beneficiaries
Eligible retirees and beneficiaries may receive a 2% gross monthly benefit increase of at least $15 starting October 1, 2026.
Teachers' Retirement System retirees and beneficiaries
Retirees with 25 or more years of service and eligible beneficiaries receive a 2% gross monthly benefit increase starting October 1, 2026.
Participating employers
Employers must pay required per centum rates of earnable compensation or elect whether to fund the cost-of-living increases for local employee groups.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the 2 percent cost-of-living increase under the Employees' Retirement System?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 17, 2026SenateCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Feb 17, 2026SenateIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation Education
Version history
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy25Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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