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in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 5348: AN ACT REQUIRING NOTIFICATION TO THE LEGISLATIVE LEADERS OF THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF AGENCY REGULATIONS AND THE STATE BUILDING AND FIRE CODES.

HB 5348 requires state agencies to notify legislative leaders (including the Speaker, Senate President Pro Tempore, and party leaders) at least 30 days before adopting new regulations or amending the State Building and Fire Codes. It mandates agencies to post detailed notices online - including the regulation’s purpose, statutory authority, and a fiscal note estimating costs for state/municipalities and small businesses - along with a 30-day public comment period for general regulations. For building and fire codes specifically, the bill adds a 45-day comment period and a required public hearing. This affects agencies creating rules, legislative leaders who receive early notice, and small businesses subject to cost impacts analyzed in the fiscal notes.
in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 5347: AN ACT REQUIRING A PLAN FOR THE TRANSLATION AND REVIEW OF FORMS AND APPLICATIONS REQUIRED TO ACCESS STATE AGENCY SERVICES OR BENEFITS BY LIMITED-ENGLISH PROFICIENT INDIVIDUALS.

HB 5347 requires the Commissioner of Administrative Services to develop a plan by January 1, 2027, for translating state agency forms and applications (including those for vital records and identification) into the 12 most common non-English languages spoken by limited-English proficient residents, based on U.S. Census data. State agencies must adopt this plan by February 1, 2027, and appoint a language access coordinator to ensure compliance, updating the plan every two years. The bill directly affects limited-English proficient individuals who need to access state services or benefits, ensuring they can navigate required forms in languages they understand. It mandates concrete policy changes in translation and accessibility without specifying outcomes or advocating for the measure.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill requires translation of state forms for limited-English proficient residents, improving access to services for immigrants and supporting immigrant integration.85% confidence
Gary Turco (D)
in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 5386: AN ACT REQUIRING PAYCHECK TRANSPARENCY.

HB 5386 requires employers with 50 or more employees (including state/local governments) to provide employees with detailed written or electronic pay statements showing hours worked, gross earnings (separating regular and overtime pay), deductions, and net pay. It also mandates that these employers create and post a multilingual guide online explaining pay codes like shift differentials, hazard pay, or holiday pay, including dispute resolution contact information. The guide must be provided to employees at hire and included on each pay statement, with updates for new pay codes. This law takes effect October 1, 2026, and applies to all covered employers in Connecticut.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates detailed pay transparency for employers, enhancing workers' understanding of compensation and dispute resolution, directly advancing labor rights and employment standards.95% confidence
Craig Fishbein (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 332: AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE TO PARTIES BEFORE A FAIR RENT COMMISSION.

SB 332 requires fair rent commissions in municipalities (with populations of 15,000+ per census) to provide clear written notice to hearing participants about their rights and the commission’s authority before hearings begin, and to announce this at the start of each hearing. The bill mandates that the Commissioner of Housing create and publish model notice templates on the Department of Housing website for local commissions to use. This applies directly to landlords, tenants, and other parties involved in fair rent commission hearings, as well as the commissions themselves. The law takes effect October 1, 2026, and focuses solely on improving procedural transparency.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates clear notice of rights in rent hearings, enhancing transparency for tenants and landlords, directly supporting tenant protections in housing disputes.80% confidence
Rob Sampson (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 5037: AN ACT PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF MINORS ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.

HB 5037 requires social media platforms to verify the age of users under 18 or obtain parental consent before showing them personalized content recommendations (like feeds or suggested posts). It applies to platforms that prioritize media based on user data, excluding shopping sites and purely educational tools. Platforms must delete age verification data after use and cannot charge more or degrade service for compliance. Exceptions include private messages, search results, or content from accounts users follow. The law takes effect January 1, 2028.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates age verification and data deletion for minors' personalized content, directly protecting children's data privacy on social media platforms.95% confidence
Joe Gresko (D) Savet Constantine (D) Michael Quinn (D) Michael DiGiovancarlo (D) Jill Gilchrest (D)
passed · Connecticut · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 6: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF DENIS J. NAYDEN OF JUPITER, FLORIDA TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.

This bill confirms the nomination of Denis J. Nayden from Jupiter, Florida, to serve on the Board of Trustees for the University of Connecticut. The resolution approves the Governor's selection to fill the seat previously held by Rebecca Lobo, with the term ending June 30, 2027. This action is a procedural measure that formally ratifies an executive appointment rather than creating new policy or funding. It directly affects the university's board composition by adding a new trustee member.
Julio Concepción (D)
passed · Connecticut · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 5: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF GEORGE BARRIOS OF FAIRFIELD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.

This bill confirms the Governor's nomination of George Barrios from Fairfield to serve on the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees. It approves his appointment to fill the seat previously held by Marilda L. Gandara, with a term ending June 30, 2029, or until a successor is appointed and qualified. The resolution requires no new laws or funding, simply formalizing Barrios' selection to join the university's governing body.
Julio Concepción (D)
passed · Connecticut · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 7: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF RICHARD I. VOGEL OF NEW CANAAN TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.

This bill confirms the Governor's nomination of Richard I. Vogel from New Canaan to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees for the University of Connecticut. The resolution approves Vogel's appointment to fill the seat previously held by Kevin J. O'Connor, with a term extending until June 30, 2029, or until a successor is appointed and qualified. This procedural measure directly affects the University of Connecticut's governance structure by formalizing the addition of a new trustee through the legislative confirmation process.
Julio Concepción (D)
passed · Connecticut · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 8: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF ELENA TRUEWORTHY OF MANSFIELD TO BE COMMISSIONER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD.

This bill confirms the Governor's nomination of Elena Trueworthy from Mansfield to serve as Commissioner of Early Childhood. It authorizes her appointment for a term ending no later than March 1, 2027, at the Governor's discretion. The resolution is a procedural measure that formally approves the nomination without altering existing laws or policies. It directly affects the state's early childhood administration by establishing Trueworthy's official role.
Julio Concepción (D)
passed · Connecticut · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 4: RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE CONNECTICUT EMPLOYEES UNION INDEPENDENT, NP-2 BARGAINING UNIT (CEUI).

This bill proposes approval of a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Connecticut and the Connecticut Employees Union Independent, NP-2 Bargaining Unit, covering approximately 3,661 state employees who work in service, maintenance, repair, delivery, cleaning, and cooking roles at hospitals, campuses, airports, roads, bridges, and parks. The agreement establishes a four-year contract running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029, that includes general wage increases of 2.5% and annual increments for the first three years, along with lump sum payments for certain employees and provisions for grade changes and differentials. The contract also includes a wage re-opener clause for the final year that allows for additional wage negotiations, with total estimated costs to state funds reaching approximately $45 million over the four-year period.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill approves collective bargaining agreement with wage increases and benefits for state employees, directly supporting labor rights and employment standards.95% confidence
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 119: AN ACT CONCERNING USED MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTIES.

SB 119 requires dealers selling used motor vehicles under ten years old (with a purchase price of $3,000 or more) to provide an express warranty covering full parts and labor costs for 60 days or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first, ensuring the vehicle remains mechanically sound. It prohibits dealers from disclaiming warranty responsibility using phrases like "fifty-fifty" or "as-is" for these vehicles, except when selling vehicles ten years or older. The bill directly affects dealers selling used cars in this price and age range, and consumers purchasing them. It takes effect October 1, 2026, replacing current warranty rules.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens vehicle regulation by mandating warranties for used cars, enhancing consumer safety and transparency in vehicle sales under transportation topic.95% confidence
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 231: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CANNABIS REGULATION AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEM DEALER REGISTRATION.

SB 231 updates cannabis testing requirements and adds registration rules for electronic nicotine delivery system dealers. It mandates that cannabis businesses submit products to labs for mandatory testing of contaminants (like pesticides and heavy metals) and active ingredients, using specific approved methods. If tests fail, businesses must either retest, fix the product with an approved plan, or dispose of the batch within 30 days. The bill also requires electronic nicotine dealers to register with the Department of Consumer Protection, providing detailed business and ownership information. These changes directly affect cannabis retailers and electronic nicotine sellers operating in the state.
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