House Bill No. 6788, identified as File No. 280, is a legislative proposal that has been reported favorably by the Committee on Labor and Public Employees. The bill, if enacted, would require the Labor Commissioner to adopt regulations concerning safe and equitable working conditions for all employees in the state of Connecticut. These regulations would be established in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 of the general statutes. The bill is effective from passage and introduces a new section to the law.

The fiscal impact statement accompanying the bill indicates that there would be no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities as a result of this bill. The Labor Commissioner is expected to be able to implement the required regulations without the need for additional resources. The bill analysis by the Office of Legislative Research does not provide an analysis of Special Acts, and the committee action shows that the bill received a joint favorable vote with 8 yeas and 4 nays on March 16, 2023.