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Assembly approves AB 10 54 to allow deferred retirement option for CHP and CAL FIRE, despite sharp floor objections
Summary
AB 10 54 passed the Assembly Jan. 20, 2026 after vigorous debate. Supporters argued it helps retain experienced CHP officers and firefighters; opponents warned of fiscal risks and called the measure 'a scam.'
The Assembly on Jan. 20, 2026 approved AB 10 54, a measure to permit certified CHP officers and CAL FIRE firefighters eligible for retirement to continue working for up to five additional years while accumulating retirement benefits in an interest-bearing account (a deferred retirement option plan, or DROP).
Assemblymember Gibson, the bill’s author, said the measure would help retain experienced public-safety personnel at a time when both law enforcement and firefighting agencies are short-staffed and that the bill is cost neutral according to bill analysis. He framed the proposal as a pragmatic way to…
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