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Retirement Annuity Supplement Clarity: Court Orders and Payments

This new law clarifies how federal retirement annuity supplements are divided in divorce or separation cases. It ensures these supplements are included in asset division unless a court explicitly excludes them. Individuals who had these supplements incorrectly deducted in the past will receive a one-time compensatory payment.
Key points
Federal retirement annuity supplements will now be included in court-ordered divisions of assets by default, unless explicitly excluded by the court.
Individuals who had their annuity supplements incorrectly reduced due to past misinterpretations will receive a one-time payment to compensate for the deducted amount.
The act aims to bring clarity and fairness to the division of retirement benefits for former spouses.
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Print number: 117_S_4199
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Process start date: 2022-05-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Retirement Annuity Supplement Clarity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4199.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal retirement annuity supplements will now be included in court-ordered divisions of assets by default, unless explicitly excluded by the court.
  • Individuals who had their annuity supplements incorrectly reduced due to past misinterpretations will receive a one-time payment to compensate for the deducted amount.
  • The act aims to bring clarity and fairness to the division of retirement benefits for former spouses.
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. Lankford, James [R-OK].

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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