SB00348

An Act Concerning Portal-to-portal Workers' Compensation Coverage For Public Works Department Employees.

Introduced·2/26/26

Connecticut SB00348 amends workers' compensation coverage for public works department employees.

Connecticut SB00348 modifies the definition of "arising out of and in the course of his employment" for public works department employees. It specifies that "in the course of his employment" includes travel to and from work, even when off duty, under certain conditions. The bill also clarifies that injuries sustained at home or during preliminary acts of work are not compensable unless directed by the employer. Effective October 1, 2026, this change aims to provide clearer guidelines for workers' compensation claims for public works department employees.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

4 Yea

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7 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Labor and Public Employees Public Hearing

History

Apr 2

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 2

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Apr 2

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 238