Retiring judges can name a pension beneficiary who isn't their spouse
Judges in the Judges' Retirement System II who retire from this date can have pension payments continue after death to any beneficiary they name, spouse or not, subject to spousal property rights. Spouse benefits after a death in office no longer need 20 years' service.
Who it affects
Judges in the Judges' Retirement System II and their families
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1844: Judges’ Retirement System II: beneficiaries.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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