An act relating to overtime pay for firefighters

This bill requires Vermont fire departments to pay full-time firefighters overtime at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond an average of 42 hours per week. It applies to state, municipal, and county fire departments, excluding civilian employees, and defines "hours worked" to include all paid leave. Overtime is calculated using the average weekly hours over the prior eight weeks (based on a seven-day week). The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and amends Vermont law at 21 V.S.A. § 388.