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SB 185 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT EXEMPTING SMALL BUSINESSES FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES ON ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS.

This bill (SB 185) would remove sales and use taxes on electricity and natural gas purchases for small businesses. It amends tax law to specifically exempt these utility costs from existing state taxes. The policy directly affects small businesses by reducing their operating costs for essential energy. The change applies to all qualifying small businesses purchasing electricity or natural gas for their operations.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts small businesses from utility taxes, providing direct tax relief and reducing operational costs, aligning with tax relief indicators for qualifying entities.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReduces tax burden on small business energy costs, protecting utility consumers by lowering operating expenses for essential electricity/natural gas use.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding
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Photo of Craig Fishbein
Craig Fishbein
RRepublican
CT
90
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Photo of Derek Slap
Derek Slap
DDemocratic
CT
5