An act relating to overtime pay for firefighters

Summary

The bill sets a 42‑hour weekly limit for full‑time firefighters and mandates 1.5 × regular pay for any hours beyond that average, calculated over an eight‑week period. It applies to all state, municipal and county fire departments and aims to improve firefighter health, safety, and recruitment. The measure is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs.

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