Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5385: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY UNDUE DELAY IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS BY POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act establishing a task force to study undue delay in workers' compensation claims by police officers and firefighters. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY UNDUE DELAY IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS BY POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS. Assembly convened: Section 1. (Effective from passage) (a) There is established a task force to study causes of undue delay in workers' compensation claims made by police officers and firefighters. Such study shall include, but need not be limited to, an examination of delays caused by (1) administrative processing of such claims, (2) medical provider availability and schedule limitations, and (3) insurer authorization requirements. (b) The task force shall consist of the following (2) One appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate; (3) One appointed by the majority leader of the House of Representatives; (4) One appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) One appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives; Substitute House Bill No. 5385 (6) One appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; (7) The Labor Commissioner, or the commissioner's designee; and (8) The chairperson of the Workers' Compensation Commission, or the chairperson's designee. (c) Any member of the task force appointed under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6) of subsection (b) of this section may be a member of the General Assembly. (d) All initial appointments to the task force shall be made not later than thirty days …
Sponsors
- Craig Fishbein (R, 90) · primary sponsor
- Devin Carney (R, 23)
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14)
- William Pizzuto (R, 71)
- Michael Quinn (D, 82)
- Pemberton, Larry (D, 139)
- Kenneth Gucker (D, 138)
- Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R, 105)
- Katherine Courpas (R, 149)
- Patrick Callahan (R, 108)
- Saud Anwar (D, 3)
- Hilda Santiago (D, 84)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Special Act 26-34
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Calendar Number 546
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : Transmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 403 (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 221 (May 4, 2026): 147 yea, 0 nay, passed
- LAB Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 12, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Workers' compensation, Claims, Task forces, Studies
Common questions
- What is HB5385?
- HB5385 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY UNDUE DELAY IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS BY POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.
- What does HB5385 do?
- In its own words: An act establishing a task force to study undue delay in workers' compensation claims by police officers and firefighters. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5385?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5385?
- Craig Fishbein (R, 90), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5385?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05385&which_year=2026
Source: official Connecticut record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.