Connecticut SB8: AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR WORKERS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO WORKERS' RIGHTS.

What the bill says

An act CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR WORKERS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO WORKERS' RIGHTS. Assembly convened: That the general statutes be amended to (1) limit the extent to which certain warehouse distribution centers can require their employees to meet unreasonable production quotas, (2) allow individuals participating in a labor dispute to be eligible for unemployment benefits, and (3) protect workers' rights. Statement of Purpose: To protect workers' rights. LCO No. 1214 1 of.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR WORKERS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO WORKERS' RIGHTS. Assembly convened: That the general statutes be amended to (1) limit the extent to which certain warehouse distribution centers can require their employees to meet unreasonable production quotas, (2) allow individuals participating in a labor dispute to be eligible for unemployment benefits, and (3) protect workers' rights. Statement of Purpose: To protect workers' rights. LCO No. 1214 1 of

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Sponsors

• Martin Looney (D, 11) · primary sponsor
• Robert Duff (D, 25)
• Saud Anwar (D, 3)
• Jorge Cabrera (D, 17)
• Mae Flexer (D, 29)
• Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D, 22)
• Herron Gaston (D, 23)
• Jan Hochadel (D, 13)
• Paul Honig (D, 8)
• Julie Kushner (D, 24)
• Matthew Lesser (D, 9)
• Rick Lopes (D, 6)

Latest actions

1. June 23, 2025: Vetoed by the Governor
2. June 9, 2025: Transmitted to the Secretary of State
3. June 9, 2025: Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
4. June 3, 2025: Public Act 25-64
5. May 30, 2025: House Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A
6. May 30, 2025: Amendment Withdrawn, House Amendment Schedule A 9914
7. May 30, 2025: House Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
8. May 30, 2025: In Concurrence
9. May 28, 2025: Senate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 9496
10. May 28, 2025: Senate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A

Votes

• House Roll Call 236 (May 30, 2026): 87 yea, 59 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call 248 (May 28, 2026): 24 yea, 11 nay, passed
• House Roll Call 236 (May 30, 2025): 87 yea, 59 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call 248 (May 28, 2025): 24 yea, 11 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB8?

SB8 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2025 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR WORKERS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO WORKERS' RIGHTS.

What does SB8 do?

In its own words: An act CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR WORKERS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO WORKERS' RIGHTS. Assembly convened: That the general statutes be amended to (1) limit the extent to which certain warehouse distribution centers can require their employees to meet unreasonable production quotas, (2) allow individuals participating in a labor dispute to be eligible for unemployment benefits, and (3) protect workers' rights. Statement of Purpose: To protect workers' rights. LCO No. 1214 1 of.

What is the status of SB8?

Vetoed as of June 23, 2025. Latest action: Vetoed by the Governor (June 23, 2025).

Who sponsored SB8?

Martin Looney (D, 11), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB8?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00008&which_year=2025