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Women's Retirement Protection: Enhanced Financial Security for Spouses and Part-Time Workers.

This act aims to enhance women's financial security in retirement by strengthening spousal protections for retirement benefits and making it easier for part-time workers to access retirement plans. It also introduces financial literacy programs and support for vulnerable women to help them manage their finances and claim entitled benefits.
Key points
Increased Spousal Protection: Spousal consent will be required for distributions from defined contribution plans, safeguarding joint retirement savings.
Easier Retirement Access for Part-Time Workers: Reduced eligibility requirements to 500 hours of service per year for two consecutive years for retirement plan participation.
Financial Support and Education: Grants for financial literacy programs for women and assistance for low-income women and domestic violence survivors in obtaining retirement benefits.
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Print number: 117_S_2446
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2021-07-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Women's Retirement Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2446.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Spousal Protection: Spousal consent will be required for distributions from defined contribution plans, safeguarding joint retirement savings.
  • Easier Retirement Access for Part-Time Workers: Reduced eligibility requirements to 500 hours of service per year for two consecutive years for retirement plan participation.
  • Financial Support and Education: Grants for financial literacy programs for women and assistance for low-income women and domestic violence survivors in obtaining retirement benefits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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