The bill, House Bill No. 5268, introduced in the General Assembly with File No. 61, mandates the Labor Commissioner to conduct a study of the Labor Department. The bill specifies that the results of this study must be reported to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly that oversees labor matters by January 1, 2025. The report may include the commissioner's recommendations for potential legislation concerning the Labor Department. This bill is effective upon passage and creates a new section in the law.

The fiscal impact statement attached to the bill indicates that there will be no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities as a result of this bill. The Labor Department is expected to carry out the study without the need for additional resources. The bill analysis by the Office of Legislative Research does not provide an analysis of Special Acts. The Labor and Public Employees Committee has given a Joint Favorable report on the bill with a vote of 8 in favor and 4 against on March 7, 2024.