Connecticut Bills

passed · Connecticut · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 1274: AN ACT CONCERNING WORKING CONDITIONS.

This bill requires the Labor Commissioner to study working conditions across the state and report findings to the legislature by January 1, 2026. It does not create new laws or affect specific workers, employers, or communities directly - it only mandates a study and potential future recommendations. The study must follow existing statutory procedures, and the bill has no fiscal impact on state or municipal budgets. This procedural measure focuses solely on gathering data, with no immediate policy changes or obligations.

passed · Connecticut · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 1339: AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN LIENS.

SB 1339 allows municipalities to sell unpaid property tax liens to private buyers (assignees) through written contracts. The law requires assignees to provide property owners with contact details, disclose legal history, and follow strict rules about foreclosure timelines (no action before one year post-purchase) and attorney fees. It sets a new 12% annual interest rate on delinquent taxes for assignments after July 2026 and mandates written notice to owners and mortgage holders about lien assignments. This directly affects property owners with unpaid taxes, municipalities seeking revenue, and private companies purchasing tax liens.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Connecticut · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 1386: AN ACT CONCERNING DOG BREED AND THERAPY ANIMALS IN INSURANCE UNDERWRITING AND EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A PENALTY FOR MISREPRESENTING A DOG AS A SERVICE ANIMAL.

SB 1386 prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on a dog's breed or classifying therapy animals as service animals. It also requires a study to evaluate whether penalties should be created for falsely claiming a dog is a service animal. The bill directly affects dog owners, insurance providers, and individuals relying on service animals. This legislation aims to prevent breed-based insurance discrimination while examining potential enforcement for misrepresentation.

passed · Connecticut · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 1333: AN ACT CONCERNING VALUE-BASED MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT TO NURSING HOMES.

SB 1333 changes how Medicaid pays nursing homes by shifting from a traditional fee-for-service model to a "value-based" system. Under this bill, nursing homes would receive reimbursement based on meeting specific quality and patient outcome metrics, rather than solely on the number of services provided. This directly affects nursing homes that accept Medicaid patients, as their payments would depend on demonstrated quality of care. The bill passed the Senate with amendments and is now awaiting action in the House.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Connecticut · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 985: AN ACT CONCERNING LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL FOR CHANGES TO THE HUSKY HEALTH PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT AND CARE DELIVERY MODEL.

SB 985 modifies how Connecticut's Husky Health program reimburses healthcare providers and organizes patient care delivery. It changes reimbursement rates for services and adjusts the structure for delivering care. These changes directly impact Husky Health beneficiaries and healthcare providers across the state. The bill passed the Senate with amendments and is now pending in the House for further consideration.

passed · Connecticut · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 1231: AN ACT CONCERNING STATE CONTRACTS WITH NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS.

SB 1231 modifies how Connecticut state agencies establish and manage contracts with nonprofit organizations that provide human services (like healthcare, housing, or social support). It directly affects state agencies responsible for contracting and the nonprofit providers receiving these state-funded services. Key provisions likely include updated requirements for contract terms, payment processes, or reporting standards to ensure accountability and efficiency. The bill passed the Senate with amendments and is now pending in the House for further consideration.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Connecticut · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 1276: AN ACT CONCERNING A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS WHO ARE PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED BASED ON A DISABILITY RATING OF ONE HUNDRED PER CENT AND A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR GOLD STAR SPOUSES.

SB 1276 creates two property tax exemptions: one for veterans permanently and totally disabled with a 100% disability rating, and another for Gold Star spouses (spouses of service members who died in combat). It directly affects qualifying veterans and Gold Star spouses who own primary residences in Connecticut. The bill removes the property tax liability for these individuals' primary homes, meaning they would not pay property taxes on their main residence. The legislation passed the Senate and is now pending in the House for further consideration.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

signed · Connecticut · House May 29, 2025

HB 6877: AN ACT CONCERNING THE BANKING COMMISSIONER'S APPROVAL OF CERTAIN BANK REAL ESTATE IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATIONS.

HB 6877 modifies the process for bank real estate changes by removing the requirement for the Banking Commissioner's prior approval of certain bank property improvements or alterations. This bill directly affects banks operating in Connecticut and the Banking Commissioner's office, streamlining administrative procedures for routine property modifications. The key change eliminates a pre-approval step for specific types of bank-owned property updates, such as minor renovations or non-structural changes. The bill became law as Public Act 25-11 after the governor signed it on May 29, 2025.

passed · Connecticut · House May 29, 2025

HB 6835: AN ACT ADOPTING THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE COMPACT.

HB 6835 would adopt the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact (PALC), allowing physician assistants licensed in one participating state to practice in other member states without obtaining additional licenses. This bill directly affects physician assistants seeking to work across state lines and patients in states that join the compact. The key provision requires the state to formally join the PALC, establishing standardized licensing requirements to streamline practice authorization. By adopting the compact, the bill aims to reduce licensing barriers for PAs and expand access to care in participating states.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Connecticut · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 7: AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND THE EQUITABLE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE STATE.

SB 7 primarily sets a standard for fluoride levels in public water systems. It requires water companies serving 20,000+ people to maintain fluoride at 0.7 milligrams per liter, with a tolerance of ±0.15 milligrams per liter, aligning with federal recommendations for dental health. The bill also creates a nonbinding advisory committee for the Commissioner of Public Health to review CDC and FDA guidance using scientific evidence. While titled to address health care access, the bill’s main provisions focus on water fluoridation standards and public health advisory processes, not direct health care service restrictions. This affects municipal water providers but does not change patient access to reproductive or gender-affirming care services.

passed · Connecticut · House May 29, 2025

HB 7276: AN ACT CONCERNING THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FOR RETIRED STATE EMPLOYEES.

HB 7276 establishes "MERS 2.0," a new retirement benefit tier for municipal employees in Connecticut. It affects new municipal employees hired on or after July 1, 2026 (for non-participating municipalities) or July 1, 2027 (for participating municipalities), requiring them to contribute 5% of regular pay (8% for public safety employees like police/fire). Retirement benefits are calculated as monthly payments based on average annual pay and total service time, with regular employees needing 30 years of service or 5 years plus age 65, and public safety employees needing 25 years or 5 years plus age 55. The bill also includes provisions for group life insurance coverage for retired state employees, though the primary focus in the text is on the retirement system changes.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · House May 29, 2025

HB 7275: AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CIGARETTES, ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND VAPOR PRODUCTS.

HB 7275 redefines "cigarette" to include any nicotine product intended for heating (like e-cigarettes), expanding tax and regulatory coverage. It requires sellers to obtain a signature from a person aged 21+ for delivery of vaping products, with packaging clearly marked "SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY." The bill restricts shipping to registered dealers or government employees only - banning direct residential deliveries to consumers. These provisions directly affect retailers, delivery services, and consumers purchasing vaping products in Connecticut, effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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