Connecticut Bills

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 23, 2025

HB 7098: AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION REFUNDS FOR FORMER STONE ACADEMY STUDENTS.

HB 7098 requires the state to refund tuition paid to Stone Academy for students who attended the academy before its closure. It directly affects former students who paid tuition to Stone Academy during its operation. The bill establishes a process for these students to receive refunds from state funds, ensuring they are reimbursed for tuition paid prior to the academy's closure. This legislation became effective as Public Act 25-88 after the governor signed it on June 23, 2025.

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 23, 2025

SB 1434: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE TREASURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS CONCERNING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.

SB 1434 implements the Treasurer's recommended changes to state unclaimed property laws. It affects individuals or entities with unclaimed assets (like forgotten bank accounts or stocks) held by the state. The bill updates procedures for identifying, returning, and managing these unclaimed properties. This law became effective on June 23, 2025, after being signed by the Governor (Public Act 25-81).

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 23, 2025

HB 5605: AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.

HB 5605, now Public Act 25-50, amends the Workers' Compensation Act with minor revisions. The bill's title indicates it updates existing provisions but does not specify the exact changes in the provided context. As a procedural bill without described policy details, it directly affects workers' compensation claims and related administrative processes in Connecticut. The summary cannot detail specific mechanisms or affected parties because the context lacks the bill's substantive text. The bill was signed into law on June 23, 2025.

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 23, 2025

HB 7081: AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSURE PORTABILITY FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS.

HB 7081 allows Connecticut-licensed marriage and family therapists to practice in other states without obtaining new licenses. The bill requires Connecticut to recognize licenses from states with comparable standards, eliminating redundant exams and paperwork for therapists moving across state lines. This directly affects therapists seeking to relocate, serve clients in multiple states, or expand their practice without repeating licensing steps. The law streamlines interstate practice by aligning Connecticut’s requirements with other states’ standards.

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 23, 2025

HB 6982: AN ACT CONCERNING LIABILITY FOR INJURIES INHERENT IN CAMPING WHILE AT A PRIVATE CAMPGROUND.

HB 6982 (now Public Act 25-74) limits liability for private campground operators regarding injuries naturally associated with camping activities, such as slips on uneven terrain or encounters with wildlife. The law specifically exempts operators from legal responsibility for injuries that are inherent to the camping experience itself, not caused by negligence. This directly affects private campground owners by reducing their legal exposure for common, unavoidable risks of outdoor recreation. The bill became effective after the governor signed it on June 23, 2025.

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 23, 2025

HB 6981: AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC POSTING OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY INSURERS, NONRENEWAL OR CANCELLATION OF PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE POLICIES, FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS AND THE INSURERS REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION ACT, HYPOTHECATION OF ASSETS AND SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE.

HB 6981 allows property and casualty insurers in Connecticut to electronically deliver policies and endorsements to customers instead of mailing paper copies, but only with the customer's explicit consent. Insurers must provide clear instructions for accessing documents online, offer free paper copies upon request, retain records for five years after policy expiration, and honor opt-out requests at any time. The bill also extends similar electronic communication rules to health insurance policies (effective 2026) and updates notice requirements for policy cancellations or nonrenewals. These changes apply directly to insurers and policyholders, aiming to modernize document delivery while ensuring access to physical copies.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 23, 2025

HB 7108: AN ACT CONCERNING AUTISM AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES AND ABUSE AND NEGLECT INVESTIGATIONS.

This bill requires the Department of Developmental Services to file annual reports by January 15, 2026, detailing abuse and neglect investigations, including complaint numbers, substantiation rates, and actions taken. It also mandates quarterly spending reports starting September 30, 2025, tracking how funds for disability services are used and waiting lists for those services. Additionally, the bill creates two working groups: one to study Southbury Training School operations and another to examine an interagency case team for young adults with disabilities, both due to report by February 1, 2026. These provisions aim to improve transparency, accountability, and service planning for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities.

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 23, 2025

HB 7134: AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCED PROTECTIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE STATE'S ANTI-SLAPP STATUTE.

HB 7134 strengthens Connecticut's anti-SLAPP law to better protect free speech. It requires courts to quickly dismiss lawsuits filed to silence critics - such as those targeting journalists, activists, or citizens speaking on public issues - by streamlining the process for filing anti-SLAPP motions. The law reduces delays by mandating faster court rulings on these motions, preventing prolonged legal battles that often force defendants to settle. This directly benefits individuals and organizations facing meritless lawsuits meant to suppress public discourse.

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 23, 2025

SB 1284: AN ACT CONCERNING THE ILLEGAL USE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES AND STREET TAKEOVERS.

SB 1284 gives local governments new authority to regulate recreational vehicles (like ATVs and dirt bikes) and prohibit "street takeovers" through municipal ordinances. It allows towns to set fines (up to $2,000 for repeat offenses) and seize vehicles for violations, while requiring notice to owners before forfeiture and protecting innocent owners/lienholders. The bill also defines "street takeover" and lets municipalities ban such gatherings, imposing fines and impounding vehicles used in violations until fines are paid. Violations could lead to driver's license suspensions for repeat offenses under linked state law. These changes take effect in July 2025 for vehicle rules and October 2025 for street takeover provisions.

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 23, 2025

HB 7153: AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PORT EASTSIDE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD AND THE PARK CITY LANDING INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT.

HB 7153 establishes two special infrastructure improvement districts: Port Eastside in East Hartford and Park City Landing in Bridgeport. These districts will manage infrastructure projects like roads, utilities, and public spaces within their defined boundaries. The bill directly affects property owners and residents in these specific areas by creating a dedicated funding and governance structure for local improvements. It became law as Public Act 25-90 after the governor signed it on June 23, 2025.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 23, 2025

HB 5425: AN ACT CONCERNING RAILWAYS AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.

HB 5425 revises rules for cafe permits allowing the sale of alcoholic liquor in Connecticut. It permits cafes to meet food availability requirements using food from outside vendors (including delivery), allows outdoor alcohol service in screened or unscreened areas (per fire/zoning rules), and authorizes limited off-premises sales of draught beer (max 4 liters/day) during package store hours. The bill sets a $2,000 annual fee for standard cafe permits, but reduces fees to $200 for railway businesses and offers phased rates for former tavern permit holders. Effective July 1, 2025, this law directly affects cafes serving alcohol and railway operations seeking permit exemptions.

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 23, 2025

SB 1377: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND DRIVERS, THE PROJECTION OF A LASER AT AN AIRCRAFT OR FLIGHT PATH, AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SAFETY DEVICES, SMALL HARBOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, THE CONNECTICUT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL, BUS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND THE NAMING OF CERTAIN ROADS AND BRIDGES.

SB 1377 implements several transportation-related policy changes. It regulates transportation network companies (like ride-sharing services) by requiring them to meet specific driver background check and insurance standards, directly affecting drivers and operators. The bill also prohibits projecting lasers at aircraft or flight paths to enhance aviation safety and authorizes automated traffic enforcement devices for speed and red-light violations. Additionally, it funds small harbor improvement projects and establishes a Connecticut Public Transportation Council to oversee bus services. The bill became law (Public Act 25-65) after the governor signed it on June 23, 2025.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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