HB05276

Connecticut HB05276 modifies the definition of employer under the State Occupational Health and Safety Act to exclude volunteer fire departments.

Connecticut HB05276 amends the State Occupational Health and Safety Act by changing the definition of "employer" to exclude volunteer fire departments. This change means volunteer fire departments will no longer be subject to the state's occupational health and safety regulations. The bill also excludes volunteer ambulance companies from the definition of employer. These changes will take effect on October 1, 2026.