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HB 7128 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE POLITICAL DONATION PLATFORMS AND LIMITING AUTOMATICALLY RECURRING CONTRIBUTIONS.

HB 7128 clarifies what does not count as a political contribution, directly affecting campaign committees, candidates, and volunteers. It expands exemptions for volunteer time, small in-kind donations (like food or drinks at events under $800 annually), and limited advertising purchases (up to $250 for businesses, $50 for individuals). The bill removes ambiguity around these common campaign activities, ensuring they aren’t treated as regulated contributions. This applies to all political committees and candidate committees in Connecticut, including those participating in the Citizens' Election Program.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Raised Bill → GAE Joint Favorable Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was renamed from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Substitute Bill' after committee review, with minor formatting adjustments. The act title was expanded to explicitly mention limiting automatically recurring contributions. Several sections were renumbered and slightly reorganized, but the substantive policy content appears largely unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on regulating online political donation platforms and limiting recurring contributions, with no substantive changes to its applicability or coverage.
TECHNICAL

Bill title changed from 'Raised Bill No. 7128' to 'Substitute Bill No. 7128' indicating it has been amended by the General Assembly.

Act title expanded to include 'AND LIMITING AUTOMATICALLY RECURRING CONTRIBUTIONS' for clarity.

Section numbering was adjusted (e.g., items renumbered from 13-16 to 15-16) with minor text reorganization but no substantive policy changes.

New text added clarifying that state contractors, prospective contractors, and their principals cannot purchase advertising space at fundraising events.

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Total actions
9
Key actions
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Committee
2
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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