Summary — HB 6863 (Public Act 25-12)
Title: AN ACT CONCERNING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND COMPENSATION PAID TO INJURED EMPLOYEES AND THE PARENTS OF A DECEASED EMPLOYEE UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT
Bill No.: HB 6863 (File No. 817)
Status: Enacted as Public Act 25-12; transmitted to Secretary of the State (06/02/2025)
Introduced: 02/06/2025 — Referred to the Appropriations Committee
Purpose / Intent
HB 6863 serves two connected purposes:
- To authorize deficiency appropriations for the State for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (i.e., to provide additional budgetary funding where appropriations are insufficient).
- To modify laws governing compensation under the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act for injured employees and for parents of a deceased employee.
The overall intent is to address emergent budget shortfalls and to adjust workers’ compensation-related payments or procedures as set out in the enacted act.
Key Provisions (based on title and legislative record)
The enacted act combines budgetary and workers’ compensation provisions. The public legislative record supplied does not include the bill text or specific dollar amounts or statutory language; the following describes likely categories of change reflected in the title and typical practice:
Deficiency appropriations
- Authorizes additional spending (deficiency funding) for one or more state agencies or programs for FY 2024–25 to cover shortfalls identified after the regular budget was enacted.
- Establishes source(s) of funding and reallocations or transfers necessary to cover those deficiencies.
Workers’ Compensation revisions
- Makes one or more changes to compensation paid under the Workers’ Compensation Act to injured employees and to parents of a deceased employee. Possible changes could include adjustments to benefit amounts, eligibility criteria, calculation methods, or procedural provisions for filing or payment timing.
Because the legislative summary record provided does not include the bill text, readers should consult the enacted Public Act (25‑12) or the bill file for the precise statutory amendments and any dollar figures.
Who is affected
- State agencies and programs receiving deficiency funding — impacts the FY25 budget and cash flow for affected departments.
- Employees covered by the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act — injured workers and surviving parents of employees who die from workplace injuries may see changes to benefit amounts, eligibility, or claims processes.
- Employers and insurers — potential changes could affect employer liabilities, insurance costs, and claims administration.
Legislative / Procedural Timeline
- 02/06/2025: Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations.
- 03/31/2025: Public hearing held (4/10 noted).
- 04/22–05/01/2025: Reported out of committee; favorably reported and placed on House calendar (File No. 817).
- 05/19/2025: House passed with House Amendment Schedule A; Rules suspended; transmitted to Senate; Senate adopted House Amendment Schedule A, rejected a Senate amendment, passed in concurrence; transmitted to Governor.
- 05/20/2025: Signed by Governor (in original).
- 05/30/2025: Enacted as Public Act 25‑12.
- 06/02/2025: Transmitted to Secretary of the State.
Where to find the full text and fiscal details
For authoritative details (exact statutory changes, dollar amounts, effective dates, and fiscal notes):
- Connecticut General Assembly website — search HB 6863 or Public Act 25‑12, File No. 817.
- Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis reports filed on/after 04/30/2025.
- Secretary of the State for the official enrolled act.
Note: This summary is based on the bill title and legislative history available. Consult the enacted Public Act and the bill’s text for precise legal and fiscal details.
