This bill mandates that employers provide an additional paid sick day per benefit year to employees who are volunteer first responders, specifically for the purpose of undergoing healthcare diagnostic testing. This requirement applies to employees who have completed their first calendar year of service as a volunteer first responder. The bill defines key terms such as "employee," "employer," "volunteer first responder," and "healthcare diagnostic testing," and it tasks the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development with the responsibility of adopting necessary rules and regulations to implement the bill's provisions.

The legislation aims to address the growing concern regarding the recruitment and retention of volunteer first responders, who play a vital role in community safety and well-being. By ensuring that these volunteers have the necessary time to attend to their health needs without financial penalty, the bill seeks to encourage more individuals to participate in volunteer emergency services, thereby reducing the burden on municipalities that may otherwise need to hire paid personnel.