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HB5241: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that governmental pension plans may include certain firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics, and for other purposes.

: Greg Murphy (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Aug 18, 2023
Taxation
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that governmental pension plans may include certain firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics, and for other purposes.

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This bill would change federal tax law to allow government-run retirement plans to include firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians under certain conditions. Currently, these workers face restrictions on participating in some governmental pension plans due to tax code rules. The bill is sponsored by seven House members from North Carolina and is currently in the introductory stage. It has not yet been assigned to a for consideration.

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