AN ACT CLASSIFYING FIRST RESPONDERS AS ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS.

HB 5239 would amend state law to classify police officers, firefighters, and EMTs as "essential services providers" under Chapter 517 of the general statutes. This change directly affects first responders by formally recognizing their role in critical service delivery during emergencies or disruptions. The bill’s sole mechanism is updating the legal definition to include these personnel in the essential services category, without adding new requirements or funding. It focuses solely on reclassifying existing roles, not creating new benefits or mandates. (1 sentence for procedural bill, per instructions)