The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6879 mandates the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to conduct a study on the needs of manufacturers in the state. The bill requires that a report detailing the findings of this study be submitted to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly by February 1, 2026. This initiative aims to better understand and address the challenges faced by the manufacturing sector in the state.

The bill introduces new legal language that establishes this requirement as a new section of law, effective upon passage. It does not contain any deletions from existing law, as the entire text of the bill is new. The purpose of the bill is to ensure that the needs of manufacturers are thoroughly examined and reported to the legislature for potential action.