HB 5274 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING STATE MARSHALS ELIGIBILITY FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION WHILE PERFORMING DUTIES ON BEHALF OF THE STATE AND ELIGIBILITY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE WHILE OUT ON CERTAIN LEAVE.

HB 5274 requires the Workers' Compensation Commission to study the state's workers' compensation system and submit a report with findings and potential recommendations to the legislature by January 1, 2027. The bill does not change existing workers' compensation laws but mandates this review process. The study will directly involve the Workers' Compensation Commission, and its findings may inform future legislative action affecting workers covered by the system. This is a procedural bill focused solely on initiating a review, not implementing policy changes.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Feb 2026

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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026

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MODERATE

This bill fundamentally shifts the focus from a general study of the workers' compensation system to specific eligibility rules for state marshals. It establishes that state marshals are presumed to be state employees for workers' compensation purposes and sets new criteria for their health insurance participation, including wage calculations and specific conditions for part-time marshals.

Scope change

The bill narrows the scope from a broad review of the entire workers' compensation system to specifically targeting state marshals, high sheriffs, and deputy sheriffs.

REQUIREMENT

Removed a requirement for the Workers' Compensation Commission to conduct a study of the state's workers' compensation system and report findings by January 1, 2027.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a provision stating that state marshals, high sheriffs, and deputy sheriffs are presumed to be state employees for workers' compensation purposes when injured or disabled while performing state duties.

Added eligibility for health insurance for part-time state marshals (fewer than 20 hours per week) and specific conditions for full-time marshals, including requirements to actively serve specific court orders and lack of access to spousal or municipal health coverage.

DEFINITION

Modified the definition of 'average weekly wage' for state marshals to be based on the average weekly earnings of manufacturing production workers rather than their actual earnings.

TIMELINE

Set effective dates for new sections: October 1, 2026 for workers' compensation rules, and October 1, 2025 for health insurance eligibility rules.

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Committee

Apr 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Joint Favorable

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Apr 7, 2026

Lower · Passed

REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations

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Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees

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