Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5496: AN ACT CONCERNING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PROTECTIONS FOR UTILITY AND PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5496 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT CONCERNING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PROTECTIONS FOR UTILITY AND PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES. Primary sponsor: Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Kaitlyn Shake (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gauthier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Kaitlyn Shake | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 120 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations
- FILE NO. 396
- HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 283
- FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR
- RPTD. OUT OF LCO
- REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26
- FILED WITH LCO
- Joint Favorable Substitute
- PUBLIC HEARING 0310
- REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees