Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 1285: AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTER PILOT PROGRAM.

This bill establishes a pilot program for overdose prevention centers in four Connecticut municipalities. These centers would allow people with substance use disorders to safely consume drugs under medical supervision while receiving counseling, drug testing strips, referrals to treatment, and basic services like showers. Municipalities must approve locations, and centers must employ licensed health providers who cannot face disciplinary action for participating. The program includes an advisory committee to address operational issues like needle disposal and legal protections for staff and participants.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Jill Gilchrest (D) Roland Lemar (D) Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D) Nick Gauthier (D) Julie Kushner (D)

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 6860: AN ACT COMMEMORATING STATE TROOPER IRVING H. NELSON IN THE TOWN OF POMFRET.

HB 6860 is a commemorative bill honoring State Trooper Irving H. Nelson by requiring the Commissioner of Transportation to install a sign at the intersection of U.S. Route 44 and Connecticut Route 169 in Pomfret, effective October 1, 2025. The bill directly affects the Department of Transportation, which will bear a one-time cost of less than $1,000 for sign creation and installation. It has no ongoing financial impact on municipalities or other agencies and does not alter any laws or policies - only commemorating an individual's service through a physical marker.

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 6962: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE REGULATION OF CORPORATE HOUSING ACQUISITIONS.

HB 6962 establishes a task force to study how large corporations acquiring residential properties affects housing affordability, rental prices, and homeownership opportunities in the state. The task force, composed of legislative leaders and housing officials, will examine policies to limit corporate property acquisitions or regulate such purchases. It must submit a final report to the legislature by January 1, 2026, with no immediate regulatory changes or fiscal impact. This bill does not enact new laws but sets up a study to inform future policy decisions. The task force will operate until its report is submitted or January 1, 2026, whichever comes later.

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 7012: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ANTISEMITISM IN SCHOOLS.

HB 7012 establishes a 10-member working group to address antisemitism in public schools, effective July 1, 2025. The group will assist schools by helping update safety policies, providing educator training on antisemitism, and developing curriculum resources about Jewish heritage and Holocaust education - aligning with existing social studies requirements. It directly affects students, families, educators, and school personnel in public schools across the state. The working group must submit its first report by February 1, 2026, to the education committee.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 7061: AN ACT CONCERNING MANDATORY MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS.

HB 7061 repeals current zoning rules and replaces them with new provisions that shift how municipalities assess development impacts. It allows cities to require vehicle miles traveled estimates instead of fixed parking minimums, and permits reduced parking requirements when developments include alternatives like bike paths, sidewalks, or bus shelters. The bill directly affects municipalities (through their zoning regulations) and developers building new projects. Key changes include replacing mandatory parking rules with traffic impact assessments, while adding provisions for renewable energy incentives and protecting certain existing uses like child care homes. The bill takes effect October 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Transportation

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 7113: AN ACT CONCERNING LIGHT-TOUCH DENSITY HOUSING.

HB 7113 allows municipalities to approve certain multi-unit housing types (like duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, and accessory units) in single-family zones without discretionary review, provided water and sewer are available. It directly affects homeowners, developers, and local governments by changing zoning rules to permit "light-touch density housing" that matches single-family neighborhood scale. The bill prohibits municipalities from imposing restrictive requirements such as minimum lot sizes over 5,000 square feet, floor-area ratios below 150%, or extra parking fees near transit. It requires uniform, objective standards for these housing types and ensures they receive the same permitting processes as single-family homes, effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 7122: AN ACT EXCLUDING VETERANS' DISABILITY PAYMENTS FROM QUALIFYING INCOME WHEN DETERMINING CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX RELIEF.

HB 7122 excludes veterans' disability payments from "qualifying income" when determining eligibility for property tax relief in Connecticut. It directly affects veterans whose federal adjusted gross income (excluding disability payments) is $50,100 or less, allowing them to qualify for a 10% property tax exemption on their primary residence. The bill amends existing tax relief statutes by revising the definition of "qualifying income" to specifically exclude veterans' disability payments, which previously counted toward the income limit. This change becomes effective October 1, 2025, expanding eligibility for tax relief to more veterans who rely on disability payments as their primary income source.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SB 1466: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING.

SB 1466 establishes a task force to study consumer protection and occupational licensing issues. The task force, composed of members appointed by legislative leaders (including House and Senate majority/minority leaders), the Governor, and the Consumer Protection Commissioner, will examine these topics and submit findings by January 1, 2026. This bill creates a study process but does not change existing laws or regulations. It directly involves legislative appointees and the Consumer Protection Commissioner, with the report to be delivered to the relevant legislative committee.

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 5111: AN ACT CONCERNING MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS.

HB 5111 requires mobile manufactured home park owners in Connecticut to create and publicly post an itemized list of all "ancillary fees" (such as maintenance or service fees not included in rent) by October 1, 2025. Park owners must update this list regularly and display it on their website and within the park. The bill also mandates that park owners provide residents with a plain-language disclosure statement summarizing their rights and obligations under the law, developed by the Department of Consumer Protection. This directly affects park owners (who must comply with transparency requirements) and residents (who gain clearer information about fees and their rights). The law aims to increase transparency in mobile home park billing practices.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 6942: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A RADON MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.

HB 6942 establishes a state-funded radon mitigation program for low-income households in Connecticut. The bill creates a "Healthy Homes Fund" within the Department of Housing to cover the cost of removing or fixing radon hazards in homes, specifically targeting households earning at or below 80% of the state's median income. The program will be administered by the Department of Housing, using dedicated funds from existing remittance accounts, with annual reports required for legislative oversight. This policy directly affects eligible homeowners by providing financial assistance to address a known health risk (radon gas) in their residences. The program becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 6848: AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS.

HB 6848 requires all Connecticut towns, cities, and boroughs (municipalities) to adopt conflict of interest rules for elected and appointed officials by October 1, 2026. Municipalities may use a state-provided model definition (covering personal financial gain/loss from official actions) or create their own policy, excluding decisions affecting the general public. By January 15, 2027, they must submit their policy to the State Ethics Office and post it publicly online or at town halls. This applies to all local officials but exempts municipalities that already have such policies in place before January 1, 2026.

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 6869: AN ACT EXPANDING DUAL ENROLLMENT AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

HB 6869 expands opportunities for high school students to earn college credit by allowing local school boards to grant high school graduation credit for successful completion of dual enrollment or concurrent enrollment courses at accredited colleges. This directly affects high school students (grades 9-12), school districts, and partnering colleges by adding these courses to the list of approved pathways for meeting graduation requirements. The bill also requires schools to notify parents about college credit opportunities and adopt enrollment policies for advanced courses that consider multiple factors beyond past grades. Key provisions include new rules for online coursework rigor and mandatory annual parent notifications about postsecondary credit options starting in 2026.

Topics ✓ Education

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