Connecticut 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

HB 6343 — AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF GIG WORKERS.

Last action — FILE NO. 413

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill aims to update worker classifications for gig economy employees in Connecticut.

This bill proposes to change how certain gig workers, like delivery drivers and rideshare providers, are classified. It seeks to ensure they are not misclassified as independent contractors, aiming for fair treatment and protections under the law.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means gig workers may gain better legal protections and fair treatment under employment laws.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

51 added · 30 removed

51 line(s) added, 30 removed.

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General Assembly Committee Bill No.
House of Representatives General Assembly File No.
6343 January Session, 2021 LCO No.
413 January Session, 2021 Substitute House Bill No.
5881 Referred to Committee on LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES Introduced by:
6343 House of Representatives, April 13, 2021 The Committee on Labor and Public Employees reported through REP.
(LAB) AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF GIG WORKERS.
PORTER of the 94th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the House, that the substitute bill ought to pass.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF GIG WORKERS.
(Effective from passage) The Labor Commissioner shall, in consultation with the Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic at Yale Law School:
(Effective from passage) (a) The Labor Commissioner shall, in consultation with gig workers and other stakeholders and the chairpersons of the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to labor, conduct a study of gig workers in this state.
(1) Conduct a study of gig workers in this state, including, but not limited to, internet-based food delivery drivers and ridesharing service providers, and (2) make recommendations for legislation to prevent companies from improperly classifying such workers as independent contractors instead of employees.
Such report shall include recommendations for legislation regarding gig workers.
Section 1 from passage New section LCO No.
Section 1 from passage New section sHB6343 / File No.
5881 1 of 2 Committee Bill No.
413 1 sHB6343 File No.
6343 Statement of Purpose:
413 LAB Joint Favorable Subst.
To require the Labor Commissioner to conduct a study of gig workers and make recommendations for legislation concerning the classification of such employees.
sHB6343 / File No.
[Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets.
413 2 sHB6343 File No.
Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.] Co-Sponsors:
413 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
REP.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
HUGHES, 135th Dist.;
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
REP.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
PORTER, 94th Dist.
None Municipal Impact:
REP.
None Explanation The bill, which requires the Department of Labor to conduct a study of gig workers in this state, does not result in any fiscal impact to the state or municipalities.
WINKLER, 56th Dist.;
The agency can accomplish this requirement without the need for additional resources.
REP.
The Out Years State Impact:
ALLIE-BRENNAN, 2nd Dist.
None Municipal Impact:
REP.
None sHB6343 / File No.
MICHEL, 146th Dist.;
413 3 sHB6343 File No.
REP.
413 OLR Bill Analysis sHB 6343 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF GIG WORKERS.
MORRIN BELLO, 28th Dist.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
H.B.
COMMITTEE ACTION Labor and Public Employees Committee Joint Favorable Substitute Yea 10 Nay 3 (03/25/2021) sHB6343 / File No.
6343 LCO No.
413 4
5881 2 of 2
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 413

  2. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 314

  3. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/12/21

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable Substitute

  8. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees

  9. DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE

  10. Vote to Draft

  11. PUBLIC HEARING 0218

  12. Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing

  13. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (9)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 6343?
HB 6343 is sponsored by Julie Kushner (Democratic), Winkler, Michael A., Anne M. Hughes (Democratic), Anthony L. Nolan (Democratic), Thomas, Stephanie, Michel, David, Raghib Allie-Brennan (Democratic), Porter, Robyn A., and Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 6343?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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