AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY REGARDING STATE-WIDE ESSENTIAL WORKER AND FIRST RESPONDER JOB CLASSIFICATIONS.
SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 545
Summary
The bill directs the Commissioner of Administrative Services, together with the Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner and the Labor Commissioner, to conduct a study on whether Connecticut should establish official "essential worker" and "first responder" classifications. The study must examine potential impacts on benefits and job requirements, define the classifications, and consider if telecommunicators and public‑works employees belong in them. A report is due by Jan. 1, 2027 to the joint public‑safety committee.
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