AN ACT CONCERNING THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Geraldo Reyes

Summary — HB 6905: "An Act Concerning the Workers' Compensation System" Bill at a glance- Bill number: HB 6905 (File No. 554) - Title: An Act Concerning the Workers' Compensation

FILE NO. 554

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Bill at a glance

Bill number: HB 6905 (File No. 554)

Title: An Act Concerning the Workers' Compensation System

Introduced: February 6, 2025

Subject areas: Reports, studies, Workers' Compensation

Current status (as of April 7, 2025): Reported out of committee with a favorable report and placed on the House calendar (House Calendar No. 343). Referred to the Offices of Legislative Research (OLR) and Fiscal Analysis (OFA) for study.

Purpose and intent

The bill’s title indicates its purpose is to make changes or reforms to Connecticut’s workers’ compensation system. Because the full text of the bill was not included in the materials provided, specific statutory changes, new requirements, or programmatic details are not available here. The referral for OLR/OFA review and the bill’s classification under “reports, studies, Workers' Compensation” suggest it may direct studies, require reporting, or propose substantive regulatory or benefit changes affecting the workers’ compensation framework.

Key provisions (not specified)

No detailed provisions were provided in the document materials. Typical topics for legislation of this type include:

Benefit levels, eligibility, or calculation of wage-loss/replacement benefits
Medical care rules, fee schedules, or provider reimbursement
Claims filing, adjudication, or dispute-resolution procedures
Employer obligations, premium or assessment changes, or funding mechanisms
Fraud prevention, oversight, or reporting requirements
Return-to-work programs or vocational rehabilitation provisions

The actual bill may address one or more of these areas; readers should consult the full bill text for exact language.

Who would be affected

Injured workers and dependents (benefit eligibility, amounts, or procedures)

Employers (liability, premiums, reporting obligations)

Insurers and third-party administrators (claims handling, rates)

Medical providers who treat work-related injuries (reimbursement, authorization)

State agencies and workers’ compensation oversight bodies (administration, reporting)

Legislative status and next steps

Referred to the Joint Committee on Labor and Public Employees upon introduction.

Public hearing was scheduled (record shows a public hearing entry).

Filed with the Legislative Commissioners’ Office (LCO) and received a Joint Favorable report from committee.

Referred to OLR and OFA for analysis on March 31, 2025.

Reported out of committee and favorably reported April 7, 2025; placed on the House calendar as File No. 554 (House Calendar No. 343).

Next steps: possible House floor consideration and vote; if passed, consideration in the Senate and potential enactment or further amendment.

What to watch for

The full bill text for exact changes and effective dates.

OLR and OFA reports for policy analysis and estimated fiscal impact.

Committee testimony and public hearing records for stakeholder perspectives.

Any amendments made on the House floor that alter scope or funding.

For definitive details and to assess impact accurately, consult the full bill text and the OLR/OFA reports available through the Connecticut General Assembly or Legislative Commissioners’ Office.