Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 481: AN ACT REQUIRING NURSING HOME OWNERSHIP TRANSPARENCY, FINANCIAL SAFEGUARDS PROTECTING NURSING HOME OPERATIONS AND PROPERTY AND PROHIBITING REQUIRED ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS.

This bill establishes financial protections for nursing homes owned by private equity firms and bans mandatory arbitration agreements for residents. It requires nursing homes with private equity owners to submit detailed financial and ownership information to state officials annually, including audited financial statements and purchase agreements. The law also mandates that these facilities secure performance bonds equal to 90 days of operating costs and prohibits the sale of nursing home property for five years without state approval to ensure operational stability. Additionally, the bill declares any arbitration agreements required by nursing homes as void and against public policy, preventing facilities from forcing residents to sign them as a condition of care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 117: AN ACT CONCERNING BREACHES OF SECURITY INVOLVING ELECTRONIC PERSONAL INFORMATION.

SB 117 requires companies holding Connecticut residents' electronic personal information to notify affected individuals within 60 days of discovering a security breach involving unencrypted data. It defines "personal information" broadly to include Social Security numbers, financial data, health records, and biometric details, and sets a "massive breach" threshold of 100,000 affected residents. Companies must also report breaches to the Attorney General and provide free identity theft prevention services (including credit freezes) for two years to affected residents. The law takes effect October 1, 2026, with limited exceptions for ongoing criminal investigations.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Connecticut · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 5263: AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF POST-LOSS HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE BENEFITS, CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS AND REVISING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS AND SALESPERSONS.

HB 5263 establishes new rules for assigning insurance benefits after property damage. It requires written agreements between property owners (assignors) and contractors (assignees) for post-loss repairs, including a mandatory 14-day rescission period and an 18-point bold notice explaining the loss of insurance policy rights. The bill prohibits fees for cancellation, bank checks, or administrative charges in these agreements and mandates detailed cost estimates and written notice to insurers within three business days. These rules directly affect homeowners and commercial property owners who use contractors for repairs following insurance claims.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 272: AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO ENFORCE CERTAIN BLIGHT REGULATIONS WITHOUT PROVIDING NOTICE OR AN OPPORTUNITY TO REMEDIATE.

SB 272 modifies municipal blight enforcement by removing the requirement for municipalities to provide written notice and a remediation period for properties with three or more blight violations within a 12-month timeframe. It directly affects property owners in municipalities that enforce blight regulations, particularly those with repeated violations. The bill specifies that for such repeat cases, enforcement actions (including civil penalties) can occur immediately without prior notice or opportunity to fix issues. Penalties include daily fines ranging from $150 to $1,000 for residential properties and per-square-foot charges for larger residential or commercial properties, depending on violation history and property size. This change streamlines enforcement for persistent blight issues but maintains the core definitions and standards for blight regulation.

Topics ✗ Housing

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 293: AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR INJURY CAUSED BY FRAUD IN THE PROVISION OF FERTILITY CARE AND TREATMENT.

SB 293 extends the time frame for minors to sue providers for fraud in fertility care. It allows victims to file claims up to three years after reaching age 18 (the age of majority) or three years after discovering the fraud, whichever occurs later. This directly affects minors who suffered harm due to fraudulent fertility treatments or care. The law takes effect October 1, 2026, and modifies existing statute of limitations rules for these specific cases.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Connecticut · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 5369: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE ON AFFORDABLE AND MIDDLE HOUSING.

HB 5369 establishes a task force to study how affordability is calculated in housing appeals, specifically examining the current 10% threshold that determines when affordable housing appeals are unavailable under state law. The task force, composed of housing experts, municipal representatives, and legislative leaders, will evaluate this threshold and propose alternatives by January 1, 2027. It directly affects housing developers, municipalities, and affordable housing advocates who navigate the appeals process under section 8-30g of the general statutes. The bill does not change existing law but creates a process for reviewing the affordability calculation method.

passed · Connecticut · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 5394: AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ACT.

HB 5394 updates Connecticut's relocation assistance rules for people displaced from homes due to government actions like redevelopment or code enforcement. It sets a $4,000 limit for payments to help displaced homeowners cover rent for up to four years or a down payment on a new safe, decent home (with a $2,000 matching requirement for larger down payments). Landlords become financially responsible for relocation costs if tenants are displaced due to local code enforcement, and towns/cities can place liens on landlords' property to recover these payments. This bill directly affects displaced homeowners, tenants, landlords, and municipalities managing relocation programs, replacing outdated provisions with clearer payment standards effective October 2026.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 384: AN ACT REDEFINING "EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCY" FOR PURPOSES OF DATA GOVERNANCE.

SB 384 redefines key terms related to state data management for executive branch agencies, effective July 1, 2026. It clarifies definitions including "executive branch agency" (excluding certain higher education and state offices), "high value data," "open data," and "protected data" based on specific criteria like public demand, operational necessity, and legal requirements. The bill does not create new data-sharing mandates but establishes a framework for how agencies categorize and manage data under existing standards. It directly affects state agencies that collect or maintain public data, ensuring consistent terminology for future data governance policies. This is a procedural definitional update, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SR 11: RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE GRADUATE EMPLOYEE UNION LOCAL 6950 - INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA.

This bill proposes the approval of a collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees and the Graduate Employee Union representing student workers. The agreement establishes wage increases and adjusts health insurance costs for graduate employees over a four-year period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2030. Specifically, it mandates annual raises ranging from 3.85% to 4.5% for salaries and per-credit rates while also requiring graduate employees to pay a higher share of their health insurance premiums. Additionally, the deal includes increases for university fee credits and a larger funding pool for childcare assistance.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SR 12: RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE STATE EMPLOYEES BARGAINING AGENT COALITION (SEBAC).

This resolution approves a four-year agreement between the State of Connecticut and the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition covering approximately 42,000 state employees. The deal includes a 2.5% general wage increase and annual increments for most workers in fiscal years 2026 through 2028, with a wage re-opener clause for the final year. The agreement also incorporates specific provisions for salary adjustments, healthcare savings, and various fringe benefits costs totaling over $722 million across the four-year period.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Connecticut · House Apr 29, 2026

HR 12: RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE STATE EMPLOYEES BARGAINING AGENT COALITION (SEBAC).

This bill approves a four-year agreement between the State of Connecticut and the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition covering approximately 42,000 state employees. The deal establishes a 2.5% general wage increase and annual increments for most workers from fiscal year 2026 through 2028, along with various other salary adjustments and benefits. The agreement includes a provision allowing for a renegotiation of wages in the final year, subject to specific conditions regarding delayed increments.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Connecticut · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 5531: AN ACT CONCERNING FAITHFUL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.

This bill requires all presidential elector candidates to sign a pledge committing to vote for the party's or write-in candidate's nominees for President and Vice President if they are elected. It mandates that the Secretary of State reject any electoral college ballots that do not align with the signed pledge and allows for the replacement of electors who refuse to comply or vote inconsistently with their pledge. The legislation also specifies procedures for filling vacancies in the electoral college and outlines how electors must cast their votes and submit official certificates.

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