HB05453

An Act Requiring A Study Regarding State-wide Essential Worker And First Responder Job Classifications.

Chamber Passed·5/4/26

Connecticut HB05453 mandates a study on establishing state-wide classifications for essential workers and first responders.

Connecticut HB05453 requires the Commissioner of Administrative Services, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection and the Labor Commissioner, to conduct a study on the potential establishment of state-wide classifications for essential workers and first responders. The study aims to determine the impact of such classifications on affected jobs, including employee benefits and job requirements. It also seeks to develop definitions for these classifications and assess whether telecommunicators and public works employees should be included.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 149–0 · May 4
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

149 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Public Safety and Security Public Hearing

History

May 4

House

House Passed

May 4

Senate

Transmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17

May 4

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate