Connecticut Bills

passed · Connecticut · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 7000: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT CONCERNING THE STATE PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND PRIORITY FUNDING AREAS.

HB 7000 implements recommendations from the Office of Policy and Management related to the state's conservation and development plan and priority funding areas. The bill directs state agencies to align their work with this updated plan, which identifies key conservation goals and areas eligible for state funding. It does not create new programs but formalizes existing strategic priorities for resource allocation. The bill passed the House in June 2025 and is now under review by the Senate.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · Connecticut · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 7087: AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY SOLAR ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEMS.

HB 7087 establishes a framework for community solar energy projects, allowing multiple households or businesses to share power from a single solar installation without needing individual rooftop systems. It directly affects residents, businesses in participating communities, and utility companies managing grid connections. Key provisions require utilities to develop enrollment programs and fair billing structures for community solar participants. This policy aims to expand solar access for renters and property owners who cannot install personal solar panels.

Topics ✓ Energy

passed both · Connecticut · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 1355: AN ACT CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, DEVICES AND NONLEGEND DRUGS.

SB 1355 regulates two key areas of pharmacy practice. It requires the state to maintain patient access to specific drugs - including mifepristone, misoprostol, and similar medications - by allowing their import and ensuring nonsterile compounding pharmacies follow safety standards. The bill also mandates pharmaceutical companies to register annually as "marketing firms" with the state, pay a $150 fee, and report details about representatives' interactions with healthcare providers, such as contact counts and whether samples or gifts were provided. These provisions directly affect compounding pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and healthcare providers.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Connecticut · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 6951: AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

HB 6951 requires Connecticut's Transforming Children's Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee to study current behavioral health services for children and future demand. The study will examine crisis services (like suicide hotlines and mobile crisis teams), referral sources, funding allocation, and marketing strategies. The committee must also develop a survey for school-based health centers about data collection practices and work with the Public Health Commissioner to create reporting requirements. Both findings will be reported to the legislature by January 1, 2026. This procedural bill focuses on gathering data to inform future policy, with no direct funding changes or immediate service impacts.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Connecticut · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 5428: AN ACT CONCERNING MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS.

HB 5428 establishes a regulatory framework for mobile manufactured home parks, directly affecting park owners and residents. The bill creates standards for park operations, including maintenance requirements, rent increase limits, and dispute resolution processes. It aims to improve living conditions and provide greater stability for residents in these communities. *(Note: This summary is based solely on the bill's title and recent actions; specific provisions require reviewing the full text.)*

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2025

SB 1435: AN ACT CONCERNING MOTHERS WHO ARE INCARCERATED BREASTFEEDING THEIR INFANT.

This bill requires state prisons to allow incarcerated mothers to breastfeed their infants while in custody. It mandates that correctional facilities establish clear policies and provide necessary accommodations (such as private space and time) for nursing, directly affecting mothers in state prisons with infants under their care. The bill passed the Senate on June 2, 2025, and is now pending consideration by the House of Representatives.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2025

SB 575: AN ACT EXPANDING A BIOSCIENCE ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR ZONE LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE.

SB 575 expands the designated bioscience enterprise corridor zone in Plainville, Maine, to include additional land within the town. This change directly affects bioscience companies and developers seeking to establish or expand operations in the area, as it modifies the boundaries of the existing incentive zone. The key provision allows for the extension of tax and regulatory benefits previously available in the corridor to newly designated parcels of land. The bill does not introduce new tax rates or fees but adjusts the geographic scope of existing incentives. The measure passed the Senate on June 2, 2025, and is pending further action in the House.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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

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.

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