Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5453: AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY REGARDING STATE-WIDE ESSENTIAL WORKER AND FIRST RESPONDER JOB CLASSIFICATIONS.

Passed one chamber Last action May 4, 2026: SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 545

Plain-language summary

HB 5453 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY REGARDING STATE-WIDE ESSENTIAL WORKER AND FIRST RESPONDER JOB CLASSIFICATIONS. Primary sponsor: Marty Foncello (Republican), Irene Haines (Republican), Ken Gucker (Democratic/Working Families), Tony Scott (Republican), Anthony Nolan (Democratic), Jaime Foster (Democratic/Independence/Working Families), Dave Yaccarino (Republican), Jill Barry (Democratic), Tom Delnicki (Republican), Craig Fishbein (Republican), Mitch Bolinsky (Republican), M.J. Shannon (Democratic), Cristin McCarthy Vahey (Democratic), Ben McGorty (Republican), Marcus Brown (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic/Working Families), Michael Quinn (Democratic), Greg Howard (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 545.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Marty Foncello (Republican); Irene Haines (Republican); Ken Gucker (Democratic/Working Families); Tony Scott (Republican); and 15 more.