HB05496

An Act Concerning Workplace Violence Protections For Utility And Public Works Employees.

Introduced·3/5/26

Connecticut HB05496 mandates workplace violence training and risk assessments for utility and public works employees.

Connecticut HB05496 requires employers in the utility and public works sectors to provide training on workplace violence and conflict resolution to employees upon hire and annually. Employers must also conduct a risk assessment of factors that may expose employees to violence, such as working alone or in small numbers. Additionally, employers must maintain records of workplace violence incidents and submit an annual report to the Labor Department detailing the number and locations of such incidents. This act aims to protect the safety of utility and public works employees.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

LAB Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

9 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Labor and Public Employees Public Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

Apr 2

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 2

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House