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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To allow striking workers involved in a labor dispute that has been continuous for fourteen days access to unemployment benefits.
AI Summary
This bill modifies unemployment benefit eligibility for workers involved in labor disputes by allowing striking workers to access unemployment benefits if their strike has been continuous for 14 days, starting from December 14, 2026. Under the proposed change, workers can qualify for unemployment benefits if they meet specific conditions: (1) they are not directly participating in, financing, or interested in the labor dispute that caused their unemployment, (2) they do not belong to the specific group of workers involved in the dispute, and (3) the strike has been ongoing for at least 14 days. The bill also clarifies the definition of a lockout, which can occur when an employer either physically closes a plant, informs employees there will be no work until the labor dispute ends, or announces less favorable work terms after the existing contract expires. By making these modifications to existing labor law, the bill aims to provide some financial support to workers who are indirectly affected by labor disputes and strikes. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (47)
Andre Baker (D),
Kai Belton (D),
Aimee Berger-Girvalo (D),
Kevin Brown (D),
Marcus Brown (D),
Aundre Bumgardner (D),
Juan Candelaria (D),
Brandon Chafee (D),
Robin Comey (D),
David DeFronzo (D),
Hubert Delany (D),
Tom Delnicki (R),
Mike Demicco (D),
Josh Elliott (D),
Kate Farrar (D),
Mary Fortier (D),
Daniel Gaiewski (D),
Jane Garibay (D),
Nicholas Gauthier (D),
Fred Gee (D),
Henry Genga (D),
Bobby Gibson (D),
Bob Godfrey (D),
Ken Gucker (D),
Gregg Haddad (D),
William Heffernan (D),
Anne Hughes (D),
Sarah Keitt (D),
Maryam Khan (D),
Roland Lemar (D),
Treneé McGee (D),
Al Paolillo (D),
Kadeem Roberts (D),
Kara Rochelle (D),
Christopher Rosario (D),
Kevin Ryan (D),
Bobby Sanchez (D),
Manny Sanchez (D),
Jimmy Sánchez (D),
Hilda Santiago (D),
Kaitlyn Shake (D),
Michael Shannon (D),
Travis Simms (D),
Frank Smith (D),
Laurie Sweet (D),
Gary Turco (D),
Steven Winter (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Labor and Public Employees Committee (J)
Last Action
File Number 191 (on 03/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB06904&which_year=2025 |
| Bill Analysis For File Copy 191 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-06904-R000191-BA.PDF |
| Fiscal Note For File Copy 191 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-06904-R000191-FN.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-06904-R01-HB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-06904-R00-HB.PDF |
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