Bill
SB 343
Overview: SB 343 - RELATING TO HAZARD PAYStatus: Carried over to 2026 Regular SessionIntroduced: February 12, 2025Purpose and Intent:The bill aims to establish a temporary hazard p
Overview: SB 343 - RELATING TO HAZARD PAY
Status: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session
Introduced: February 12, 2025
Purpose and Intent:
The bill aims to establish a temporary hazard pay program for public sector employees who were required to work on-site during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is intended to provide additional compensation to these essential workers who faced increased health and safety risks.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) to administer a temporary hazard pay program
- Provides a one-time hazard pay bonus of $1,000 for eligible public sector employees who worked on-site during the pandemic
- Defines eligibility criteria, including a requirement to have worked at least 80 hours on-site between March 2020 and December 2021
- Appropriates $10 million in funding for the hazard pay program
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Public sector employees, such as healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential workers, who were required to work on-site during the COVID-19 pandemic
- County and state governments, which will be responsible for identifying eligible employees and distributing the hazard pay bonuses
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been carried over to the 2026 Regular Session, indicating that further discussion and potential amendments may occur before a final vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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