Relating to wages of persons with disabilities

HB 2771 removes an exemption that allowed nonprofit workshops to pay workers with disabilities below minimum wage, directly affecting current employees in such settings. It mandates the creation of a task force to develop a state "Employment First Policy" prioritizing integrated competitive employment - where disabled workers earn minimum wage in mainstream workplaces alongside non-disabled colleagues. The bill repeals outdated provisions (§18-10Q-4 and §18-10Q-5) that permitted below-minimum-wage employment and requires state agencies to implement the new policy. This shifts focus from segregated workshops to helping disabled workers access regular jobs with fair pay.