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signed · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 218: AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMUNITY BANK AND CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT PROGRAM, MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF RENTAL SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS, CERTAIN APPROVALS BY THE BANKING COMMISSIONER, CONNECTICUT BRANCH APPLICATIONS AND SECURED CREDIT CARDS.

SB 218 requires the Department of Banking to conduct a study on banking issues within the state. The department must submit a final report to the legislature's banking committee by January 15, 2027. This bill does not change existing laws or create new regulations - it only mandates a study and reporting process. The study's focus on "banking issues" is not specified in the bill text.

signed · Connecticut · House May 27, 2026

HB 5240: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES STATUTES.

HB 5240 establishes a loan program for nonprofit organizations providing community-based residential facilities for people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. The bill creates a "Community Residential Facility Revolving Loan Fund" to provide loans covering up to 100% of development costs for facilities housing up to six residents, including construction, renovation, or purchase. Loans require facilities to be licensed/certified as intermediate care facilities and limit renovation costs above acquisition to $100,000. This directly affects nonprofit organizations seeking to develop or upgrade residential settings, with the Department of Developmental Services administering the program under revised statutes.

signed · Connecticut · House May 27, 2026

HB 5239: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE INDEPENDENT MORTALITY REVIEW BOARD AND FATALITY REVIEW BOARD.

HB 5239 establishes an Independent Mortality Review Board within Connecticut's Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to review deaths of people with intellectual disabilities under DDS care. The board will examine cases involving abuse/neglect allegations, deaths under medical examiner jurisdiction, sudden unexpected deaths, or concerns about care appropriateness. The board includes DDS staff, the Chief Medical Examiner, public health representatives, and other stakeholders, operating under existing peer review and confidentiality rules. This formalizes the review process to avoid duplication with the existing Fatality Review Board.

signed · Connecticut · House May 27, 2026

HB 5265: AN ACT CONCERNING COURT-ORDERED ACCOUNTINGS OF COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY FINANCIAL RECORDS AND REVISING THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.

HB 5265 requires common interest communities (like homeowner associations) to allow financial audits under specific conditions. It permits groups owning at least 20% of voting rights to petition a court for an audit if they provide a certified public accountant's opinion indicating potential financial fraud, along with proof of ownership and confirmation no recent audit occurred. The petitioning group must cover all audit costs, though the association may charge a reasonable fee for providing records. The bill also updates property disclosure forms to include new questions about flood zones, historic districts, HOA dues, and reserve funds for buyers. These changes take effect October 1, 2026.

signed · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 196: AN ACT CONCERNING HOSPITAL SALE-LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS AND ATTESTATIONS CONCERNING LACK OF A CONTROLLING INTEREST OF A HOSPITAL OR OF INTERFERENCE WITH THE PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT AND CLINICAL DECISIONS OF CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS OF A HOSPITAL BY A PRIVATE EQUITY ENTITY.

This bill restricts most Connecticut hospitals from selling and leasing back their main campus property (a "sale-leaseback") after October 1, 2026, except for hospitals in financial distress that obtain board approval and notify the state health commissioner and attorney general. It requires all hospitals to annually submit a written attestation confirming no private equity firm controls the hospital or interferes with clinical decisions, such as patient care timing, discharge policies, or medical diagnoses. The attestation must cover specific areas like emergency department triage, patient discharge decisions, and medical record entries. Hospitals must use a standard form developed by the state health commissioner to comply.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 9: AN ACT SUPPORTING COMMUTERS AND MICROTRANSIT SERVICES AND CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

SB 9 provides a tax credit for Connecticut businesses with 100 or more employees in federally designated "severe nonattainment" air quality areas (as defined by the Clean Air Act). The credit covers 50% of eligible spending on commuting programs that reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips, including public transportation, carpooling, or microtransit services, up to $250 per employee annually, with a total annual cap of $1.5 million. Businesses must submit a plan to the state transportation department detailing how they will implement these programs to qualify for the credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

signed · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 4: AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY AND PROTECTION.

SB 4 establishes a data broker registration system in Connecticut, requiring businesses that sell or license personal data to register with the Department of Consumer Protection by October 1, 2026. It directly affects data brokers (businesses collecting and selling personal data) and Connecticut consumers, who gain new rights to request data deletion. Key provisions include mandatory $600 annual registration fees, a requirement for data brokers to provide an "accessible deletion mechanism" for consumer requests, and definitions clarifying terms like "brokered personal data." The law aims to increase transparency and control over personal data handling while imposing specific compliance obligations on data brokers.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 340: AN ACT CONCERNING CONTINUING REAL ESTATE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, PUBLIC MARKETING OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LISTINGS AND REVISING THE TITLE OF A REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON TO A REAL ESTATE AGENT.

This bill requires Connecticut real estate agents to complete 12 hours of approved continuing education every two years, pay an $8 processing fee for license renewals, and face fines ($315 or $625) for missing deadlines. It defines "actively marketed" properties as those with visible signage, broker listings in the multiple listing service, or weekly print/electronic ads containing contact information. The bill also updates licensing terminology by changing "real estate salesperson" to "real estate agent" throughout state law. These changes directly affect all licensed real estate professionals in Connecticut.

signed · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 5: AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE SAFETY.

SB 5 (AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE SAFETY) requires subscription-based AI providers (e.g., companies offering AI tools via paid plans) to give consumers clear, written disclosures about subscription terms before signing or renewing. This includes detailing any usage limits, such as restrictions based on user behavior or changes to prior terms. The bill also establishes new safety rules for "frontier developers" of advanced AI systems ("foundation models"), defining "catastrophic risk" as scenarios where AI could cause mass harm (e.g., aiding weapon creation or severe physical injury) and mandating risk assessments by covered employees. It does not ban specific AI uses but sets transparency and safety protocols for high-risk systems. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · Connecticut · House May 27, 2026

HB 5375: AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE WORKING GROUPS.

HB 5375 transfers public health program funding from the Insurance Fund to the General Fund over five years (starting July 1, 2026), replacing the previous fee structure. It requires domestic insurers and health care centers providing specific health insurance types to pay an annual public health fee based on their enrolled lives in Connecticut, calculated to fund designated programs. These programs include syringe services, AIDS services, breast/cervical cancer detection, tuberculosis care, and children's health initiatives. The fee amount is determined annually by the Insurance Commissioner using a formula based on the total funding needed and the reported number of covered lives. The bill repeals the existing fee statute (Section 19a-7p) and establishes new reporting and payment requirements for insurers.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

signed · Connecticut · House May 27, 2026

HB 5377: AN ACT CONCERNING RETURN OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDER PAYMENTS.

HB 5377 modifies health insurance billing rules to protect providers and improve transparency. It shortens the timeframe insurers can demand repayment for claims from 18 to 15 months after a clean claim is submitted (except for fraud, billing errors, duplicate payments, or federal program overlaps), requires insurers to provide 30 days' notice and an electronic appeal process for repayment demands, and mandates off-site hospital facilities to submit their unique national provider identifier (NPI) and tax ID on all claims. These changes directly affect health insurers, healthcare providers, and off-site hospital facilities, ensuring clearer billing requirements and reducing disputes over claim payments. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, for the NPI requirement and January 1, 2027, for the repayment timeline changes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 123: AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CERTAIN RATE INCREASES AT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, MUNICIPAL AGENTS FOR AGING, EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR HOME HEALTH AIDE EMPLOYEES, THE NURSING HOME BED MORATORIUM AND NURSING HOME RESIDENT DATA.

SB 123 requires assisted living facilities to hold public informational hearings when increasing resident fees by more than 10% of the previous fee. Facilities must provide at least 30 days' notice before the hearing and allow residents, families, and the public to comment. This applies to all fee increases exceeding 10% (effective October 1, 2026), while exempting adjustments tied to immediate care changes or safety needs. The bill also mandates 60-day advance disclosure of all fee increases and provides residents with three years of fee history upon request. It directly affects assisted living agencies and their residents by adding transparency to significant cost changes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing