Connecticut Bills

passed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2025

SB 1382: AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL MAPPING DATA SERVICES.

SB 1382 creates a state grant program to fund school mapping data services for local and regional school boards. The bill requires mapping data to meet 11 specific standards, including compatibility with public safety software, true north orientation, detailed floor plans overlaid on verified aerial imagery, site-specific labels for hazards and emergency equipment, and permanent free access for schools and public safety agencies. Grants cover the cost of creating this data but not ongoing maintenance. The Department of Emergency Services must develop application criteria by October 2025 and report annually on grant usage starting in 2027. The bill directly affects school boards, public safety agencies, and the entities producing the mapping data.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 2, 2025

HB 6863: AN ACT CONCERNING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND COMPENSATION PAID TO INJURED EMPLOYEES AND THE PARENTS OF A DECEASED EMPLOYEE UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.

HB 6863 allocates additional state funds to cover unexpected costs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and ensures compensation payments under Connecticut's Workers' Compensation Act for injured state employees or the parents of deceased employees. This procedural budget bill directly affects state employees and their families by securing funding for existing workers' compensation obligations. It does not create new policies but addresses financial gaps in the state budget and existing compensation requirements. The bill became Public Act 25-12 after signing by the governor on May 20, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Connecticut · House Jun 1, 2025

HB 6882: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COMMISSION FOR REVISIONS TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

HB 6882 revises the state's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) based on recommendations from the Freedom of Information Commission. The bill directly affects government agencies that handle public records and citizens seeking access to those records. Key provisions include implementing specific changes to FOIA procedures, such as streamlining request processes or clarifying response timelines, though the exact revisions are not detailed in the provided context. This policy change aims to improve transparency and accessibility of public information. The bill passed the House on May 31, 2025, and is now under consideration in the Senate.

passed · Connecticut · House Jun 1, 2025

HB 7202: AN ACT CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING.

HB 7202 establishes two new training initiatives for law enforcement in Connecticut. First, it creates a "social work and law enforcement project" at Southern Connecticut State University to train police and social workers to collaborate, with goals including addressing systemic racism and improving community wellness. Second, it mandates a police training center at Central Connecticut State University focused on crime scene processing and forensic evidence. The bill also significantly increases required training for officers handling juvenile cases (to 27 hours minimum in basic training) and requires new curriculum by 2026 on interacting with people with autism, cognitive impairments, or mental health conditions, developed with input from affected communities. These changes directly affect all Connecticut police officers through updated training requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · Connecticut · House Jun 1, 2025

HB 6011: AN ACT REQUIRING THE ONLINE POSTING OF STATUTORILY REQUIRED STATE AGENCY REPORTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

HB 6011 requires state agencies to post online all reports they are legally required to submit to the General Assembly. This applies to agencies currently producing such reports, like state departments and commissions. The bill mandates digital posting instead of physical delivery to the legislature. The change makes these reports more accessible to lawmakers and streamlines access to required information.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Connecticut · House May 31, 2025

HB 7079: AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE REGULATION IN THE STATE.

HB 7079 requires Connecticut's Insurance Commissioner to study current insurance regulations in the state and submit a report to the relevant legislative committee by February 1, 2026. This procedural bill directly affects the Insurance Department and the General Assembly's insurance committee, with no new regulations or costs imposed. The study aims to inform future policy decisions, but the bill itself does not change existing laws or create new obligations. The fiscal impact is zero, as the department has the expertise to complete the study without additional funding.

passed · Connecticut · House May 31, 2025

HB 5572: AN ACT CONCERNING REAL ESTATE WHOLESALERS AND REAL ESTATE WHOLESALE CONTRACTS.

HB 5572 regulates real estate wholesalers by requiring them to obtain a license from the Department of Consumer Protection (except for those entering only one wholesale contract annually). It directly affects real estate wholesalers and sellers who use their services. Key provisions mandate that all wholesale contracts include a 10-day period for sellers to review the contract with an attorney (without penalty) and a prominent warning statement advising sellers to consult a professional. The bill also limits closing dates to 70 days (with written extensions allowed), effective October 1, 2025.

passed · Connecticut · House May 31, 2025

HB 5607: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ELIMINATING THE SUBMINIMUM WAGE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

HB 5607 creates a task force to study phasing out the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities under special certificates. It directly affects workers with disabilities who currently earn less than the standard minimum wage due to these certificates. The task force will examine the process, impacts, and alternatives for eliminating this wage structure. This bill does not change current wages but initiates a formal study to explore ending the subminimum wage system.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Connecticut · House May 31, 2025

HB 6407: AN ACT REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO DISPLAY A POSTER CONTAINING INFORMATION ON VETERANS' BENEFITS AND SERVICES.

HB 6407 requires all employers within the state to display a poster containing clear information about veterans' benefits and services provided by the state veterans' affairs office. The poster must include specific resources, contact details, and program options for veterans and their families. This directly affects every employer in the state, ensuring they provide accessible, up-to-date information to their employees who are veterans or dependents. The bill focuses on improving access to support services through a simple, mandatory disclosure requirement.

Topics ✓ Veterans

failed · Connecticut · House May 31, 2025

HB 7018: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TEST BED TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM.

HB 7018 would have established a state program to test emerging technologies through pilot projects, authorizing state agencies to create and manage these initiatives. The bill aimed to facilitate the evaluation of new technologies, potentially affecting agencies implementing these pilots. The bill was rejected by the House on May 31, 2025, and did not advance further.

passed · Connecticut · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 1027: AN ACT REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE OPPOSE APPLICATIONS BY FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES TO CONVERT ANY PARCEL OF FEE INTEREST LAND TO FEDERAL TRUST STATUS.

SB 1027 removes the requirement for the state to oppose applications by federally recognized tribes to convert tribal-owned fee interest land into federal trust status. This directly affects federally recognized tribes seeking to change the legal ownership status of specific parcels they own. The bill eliminates the state's automatic opposition, allowing tribes to proceed with federal trust land conversions without state interference. The legislation is currently pending in the House of Representatives after passing the Senate.

passed · Connecticut · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 1227: AN ACT INCREASING VARIOUS MONETARY THRESHOLDS UNDER THE STATE CODES OF ETHICS.

SB 1227 increases the dollar thresholds that trigger ethics reporting requirements for state officials under the State Codes of Ethics. This means public employees and elected officials will no longer need to report smaller gifts, expenses, or financial transactions that previously exceeded lower limits. The bill directly affects state legislators, agency staff, and others covered by ethics rules who must disclose financial interests. It passed the Senate on May 28, 2025, and is now pending in the House for further consideration.

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