AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY REGARDING STATE-WIDE ESSENTIAL WORKER AND FIRST RESPONDER JOB CLASSIFICATIONS.

This bill requires state officials to conduct a study on whether to create official state-wide classifications for essential workers and first responders. The study will examine how such classifications would affect employee benefits and job requirements, develop clear definitions for these roles, and determine if specific groups like telecommunicators and public works employees should be included. The Department of Administrative Services will lead this research in consultation with emergency services and labor officials, with findings due by January 1, 2027. The bill does not change any current laws or create new benefits, but instead initiates a review process to inform potential future policy decisions.