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HB 6671

AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYERS OF COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM MEMBERS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Yaccarino

HB 6671 would protect employees who volunteer with Community Emergency Response Teams from employer retaliation and establish workplace accommodation requirements for CERT participation.

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Bill Summary · HB 6671

Legislative bill overview

HB 6671 would establish protections and potentially accommodations for employees who are members of Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs). The bill aims to regulate how employers must treat workers who volunteer for or participate in emergency response activities through organized CERT programs in their communities.

Why is this important

CERTs play a critical role in disaster response and community resilience, but volunteers may face workplace conflicts when emergency duties conflict with employment obligations. This legislation seeks to clarify employer responsibilities and protect CERT volunteers from potential job-related retaliation or disadvantage, which could encourage more community participation in emergency preparedness.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of employer obligations: Unclear whether employers must grant leave, adjust schedules, or provide other accommodations for CERT training and emergency deployments, and what costs employers would bear
  • Definition and verification: Questions about which emergency response activities qualify and how employers verify legitimate CERT membership versus other claims
  • Small business impact: Concerns about compliance burden and operational disruptions for smaller employers with limited staffing flexibility

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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