The bill, Substitute House Bill No. 7053, establishes a working group tasked with developing uniform statutory definitions for the terms "first responder" and "essential worker." The working group will consist of various members, including individuals appointed by the chairpersons and ranking members of the relevant joint standing committee, as well as designated representatives from 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. Initial appointments to the working group must be made within thirty days of the bill's passage, and the group is required to submit a report with its findings and recommendations by January 1, 2026.

The bill includes several insertions and deletions to clarify its provisions. Notably, it inserts a new section establishing the working group and reorders subdivisions for consistency and clarity. The working group is expected to operate without any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as it will utilize existing expertise to fulfill its mandate. The working group will dissolve upon submitting its report or on January 1, 2026, whichever occurs later.