Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 459: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CIRCULATION OF PRIMARY AND NOMINATING PETITIONS AND DISTRIBUTION OF ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS.

This bill requires that anyone collecting signatures for primary election petitions be a registered party member of the municipality where they circulate the petition, and it mandates that petition pages include a registrar statement confirming the circulator's status. The legislation also introduces criminal background checks for all petition circulators and prohibits individuals convicted of crimes under election laws from circulating petitions during probation, parole, and for twelve years after release. Additionally, the bill restricts candidates from circulating petitions for other candidates in the same race and limits how many petition pages a single person can collect. These measures apply to both the Secretary of the State and local registrars who process and verify petition pages.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 91: AN ACT ENHANCING THE INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL AND ESTABLISHING PROTECTED AREAS.

This bill (SB 91) is a definitional update, not a substantive policy change. It repeals and replaces existing legal definitions in the statutes (specifically Section 53a-3) to standardize terms like "person," "physical injury," "deadly weapon," and "peace officer" for consistent legal interpretation. The bill does not create new laws, affect specific groups, or establish "protected areas" as its title suggests - those terms do not appear in the actual text. It solely clarifies terminology used in criminal and legal contexts across Connecticut statutes.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 193: AN ACT ESTABLISHING LICENSURE FOR LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS.

SB 193 establishes a licensing requirement for long-term acute care hospitals in the state. This bill directly affects facilities that provide extended, intensive medical care for patients with complex, chronic conditions requiring hospital-level treatment beyond typical acute care stays. The legislation repeals an existing section of law and creates a new licensing framework, requiring these hospitals to obtain and maintain a state license to operate. The bill defines "long-term acute care hospital" as a specific type of facility within broader healthcare definitions but does not detail the specific licensing standards or requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 5147: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES REGARDING THE SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS STATUTES.

HB 5147 revises the formula for calculating school building project grants, directly affecting all towns and school districts applying for these funds. It bases grant percentages on a town's wealth ranking (using adjusted equalized net grand list per capita from prior years) and sets specific ranges: 10-70% for new construction, 20-80% for renovations, and requires large towns (80,000+ population) to receive at least 60% of funding. The bill also guarantees Cheshire a minimum of 50% for eligible projects. This change implements Department of Administrative Services recommendations to modernize grant distribution.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 194: AN ACT CONCERNING CARDIAC SCREENING AND SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST PREVENTION FOR CERTAIN STUDENT ATHLETES.

SB 194 requires cardiac screening for student athletes participating in high-intensity sports like football, basketball, and soccer. Starting July 1, 2027, schools must provide parents with a screening form asking about chest pain, fainting, or family history of sudden cardiac death. Students reporting these risk factors must get an EKG test and doctor's written clearance before participating. The bill also mandates schools to implement a cardiac awareness program for athletes and coaches, outlining warning signs and medical response protocols, with parent consent forms distributed annually. This directly affects student athletes in specified sports and their families through new health screening and education requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2026

HJ 1: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE TAMMY T. NGUYEN-O'DOWD OF BLOOMFIELD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE JUDICIAL REVIEW COUNCIL.

This is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Nguyen-O'Dowd's nomination to the Judicial Review Council. It formally approves her appointment as a member (succeeding Theodore Tyma) to serve until November 30, 2028, or until a successor is appointed. The resolution directly affects only Tammy T. Nguyen-O'Dowd and the Judicial Review Council's membership.

passed · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2026

HJ 2: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE EUGENE CALISTRO, JR. OF GUILFORD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE JUDICIAL REVIEW COUNCIL.

This House Joint Resolution (HJ 2) confirms the Governor's nomination of Eugene Calistro, Jr. of Guilford to serve on the Judicial Review Council. It approves his appointment to replace Susan Quinn Cobb, effective until November 30, 2026, or until a successor is appointed and qualified. The resolution does not create new policies or affect broader groups - it solely approves this specific appointment to the Council.

passed · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2026

HJ 7: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF SAMARTH BASANTH OF SOUTH WINDSOR TO BE A NONVOTING STUDENT MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

This House Joint Resolution (HJ 7) confirms Governor's nomination of Samarth Basanth of South Windsor to serve as a nonvoting student member on the State Board of Education, replacing Sreenidi Bala. The resolution approves Basanth's appointment for a term ending June 30, 2026, or until a successor is appointed and qualified. As a procedural confirmation, it does not create new policy but formally approves an existing nomination for a student seat on the Board. The resolution directly affects the State Board of Education and the nominee, Samarth Basanth.

passed · Connecticut · House Apr 8, 2026

HJ 8: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF HANSIKA LENKALA OF EAST GRANBY TO BE A NONVOTING STUDENT MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

This resolution confirms Hansika Lenkala of East Granby as a nonvoting student member of the State Board of Education, replacing Sophia Messina. It formally approves the governor's nomination for a term ending June 30, 2026, or until a successor is appointed and qualified. The resolution does not create new policy but ratifies a procedural appointment to a student seat on the Board. It directly affects the Board's composition and Lenkala's official role.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SJ 30: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE DONNA M. WILKERSON BRILLANT OF CROMWELL TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

This Senate Joint Resolution confirms the governor's nomination of Donna M. Wilkerson Brillant of Cromwell to serve as a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term beginning May 3, 2026. It formally approves her appointment without creating new laws or altering judicial procedures. The resolution was introduced by Senator Winfield (10th District) and Representative Stafstrom (129th District) and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SJ 21: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE INGRID L. MOLL OF WEST HARTFORD TO BE A JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT AND A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

This resolution confirms Governor's nomination of Ingrid L. Moll of West Hartford to serve as a Judge of both the Appellate Court and Superior Court for an eight-year term beginning May 3, 2026. It formally approves her appointment without creating new laws or affecting any policies, as this is a procedural confirmation of a judicial nomination.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SJ 28: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE KARYL L. CARRASQUILLA OF WEST HARTFORD TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 28) confirms Governor's nomination of Karyl L. Carrasquilla of West Hartford to serve as a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term beginning May 3, 2026. The resolution formally approves her appointment without requiring further legislative action. It directly affects Judge Carrasquilla, who will assume her judicial duties upon confirmation. As a procedural confirmation resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

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