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VT H0551
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Conor Casey
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AI Summary
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Requires State, municipal, and county fire departments to pay full-time firefighters overtime at 1.5 times their regular wage rate for hours worked beyond 42 hours per week
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Calculates the average workweek using the prior eight-week period based on a seven-day workweek
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Defines "hours worked" to include all paid leave for overtime calculation purposes
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Applies to full-time firefighters as defined in 20 V.S.A. § 3151(4), excluding civilian employees
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An act relating to overtime pay for firefighters
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing
1/6/2026
Committee Referrals
General and Housing1/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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