The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7053, aims to establish a working group tasked with developing uniform statutory definitions for the terms "first responder" and "essential worker." The working group will consist of key state officials, including the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection, the Labor Commissioner, the Commissioner of Public Health, and the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, along with additional members appointed by the chairpersons of the relevant legislative committee. The bill mandates that all initial appointments be made within thirty days of the bill's passage, and the group is required to hold its first meeting within sixty days.

The working group is expected to submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations by January 1, 2026, after which it will be dissolved. The bill includes new legal language establishing the working group and its functions, while it also specifies that any member appointed may be a member of the General Assembly. The act will take effect upon passage and is designed to enhance clarity and consistency in the definitions of these critical roles within the community.