SB 358 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RETENTION OF SERVICE CONTRACT WORKERS.

SB 358 requires contractors and awarding authorities (like airports, hospitals, schools, or large commercial buildings) to provide advance notice to employees and unions when service contracts end or aren't renewed. It mandates that terminated contractors share employee details (name, hire date, job title) with the new contractor within three days of receiving termination notice. The law applies to "service workers" performing maintenance, security, food services, or cleaning at covered locations (including airports, schools, hospitals, and facilities over 75,000 sq. ft.), excluding managerial staff or short-hour workers. This rule takes effect October 1, 2026, aiming to protect job continuity for affected workers during contract transitions.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

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Governor

Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Apr 2, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand its scope beyond Bradley International Airport to include a wide range of new locations such as large commercial centers, schools, and data centers. Additionally, the definition of 'service worker' was updated to include student transportation and health care services, while removing specific airport-related duties like cargo and ramp services from this category. These changes significantly broaden the types of facilities and workers covered by the legislation's protections.

Scope change

The bill's applicability was expanded from solely Bradley International Airport to include multifamily residential buildings, commercial complexes, schools, hospitals, and other specific facilities.

SCOPE

The definition of 'covered location' was expanded to include multifamily residential buildings, commercial centers, schools, hospitals, and data centers, removing the exclusive focus on the airport.

New definitions were added for 'Carrier' and 'Successor employer' to clarify who is subject to the bill's requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

The definition of 'service worker' was modified to include student transportation and health care services, while removing specific airport cargo and ramp services.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'employee' was narrowed to apply only to food and beverage services at the airport, while 'service worker' now covers a broader range of roles at various covered locations.

The definition of 'terminated contractor' was updated to include scenarios where an awarding authority sells or transfers a property where employees were recently employed.

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Committee

Mar 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

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Feb 26, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees

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6 primary · 0 co-sponsors