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Easier Retirement Plan Access for Part-Time Workers

This bill aims to make it easier for part-time employees to access employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401(k)s. It modifies the service requirements for participation, setting a qualification period of two years.
Key points
Part-time employees can join retirement plans after 2 consecutive 12-month periods with at least 500 hours of service each.
The changes apply to 401(k) and 403(b) plans, allowing participation upon meeting the new service requirements.
12-month periods beginning before January 1, 2022, will not be taken into account for the new requirement.
Employers may exclude these employees from certain retirement plan rules (e.g., top-heavy rules and nondiscrimination requirements).
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3751
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2022-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1964 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve retirement plan coverage for part-time workers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3751.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Part-time employees can join retirement plans after 2 consecutive 12-month periods with at least 500 hours of service each.
  • The changes apply to 401(k) and 403(b) plans, allowing participation upon meeting the new service requirements.
  • 12-month periods beginning before January 1, 2022, will not be taken into account for the new requirement.
  • Employers may exclude these employees from certain retirement plan rules (e.g., top-heavy rules and nondiscrimination requirements).
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. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

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 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Labor Benefits Taxes