First Responders Retirement Parity Act

This bill makes it clear that government pension plans can cover certain firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics. It updates federal tax and retirement law definitions so these first responders can be included in those plans.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Certain firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics, along with the government pension plans that may cover them.
• What changes: The law’s definitions are updated so these first responders can be part of government-run retirement plans, with related rules adjusted to match.
• When: The change applies to plan years that start after the bill becomes law.