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CT HB06674

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds telecommunicators (dispatchers) to the list of public safety employees eligible for "portal-to-portal" workers' compensation coverage, joining police officers and firefighters

  • Extends coverage to include injuries sustained during travel from home to duty, during duty, and returning home after duty—not just injuries occurring at the workplace

  • Amends Section 31-275 of the Connecticut General Statutes to include telecommunicators as defined in section 28-30

  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Workers' Compensation Coverage For Dispatchers.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/23

2/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security2/10/2023

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