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Council hears pension amendment extending transfer window for Sheriff’s Office plan to 18 months

Harford County Council · March 10, 2026
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Summary

County Treasurer presented Bill 260001 to extend the period for transfers of service credit into the Harford County Sheriff’s Office pension from six months to 18 months; trustees and the correctional officers association support the change, actuaries estimate roughly $3,000 annual required contribution per year transferred, and the council will consider the bill on March 17.

Robbie Samos, identified in the hearing as the County Treasurer, presented Bill 260001 proposing a change to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office pension plan to permit transfers of service credit within an 18‑month window instead of the current six months. Samos said the amendment responds to concerns raised by employees and the correctional officers association that six months did not provide enough time for workers to…

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