Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5279: AN ACT ADDING WITNESSING A SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY AS A QUALIFYING EVENT FOR PURPOSES OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE.

In committee Last action April 7, 2026: REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations

Plain-language summary

HB 5279 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT ADDING WITNESSING A SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY AS A QUALIFYING EVENT FOR PURPOSES OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE. Primary sponsor: Dan Gaiewski (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), M.J. Shannon (Democratic), Iris N Sanchez, Michael Quinn (Democratic), Bill Heffernan (Democratic), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Ken Gucker (Democratic/Working Families), Kara Rochelle (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Martin Looney (Democratic), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Kaitlyn Shake (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dan Gaiewski (Democratic); Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families); M.J. Shannon (Democratic); Iris N Sanchez; and 9 more.