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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 95: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS AND OF DIRECT SUPPLIERS AND SUBCONTRACTORS OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS.

SB 95 creates a $500 credit against personal income tax for employees working at defense contractors or their direct suppliers/subcontractors. To qualify, individuals must earn under $125,000 annually as single filers or under $250,000 as married couples filing jointly. The credit directly benefits lower-to-moderate income workers in the defense supply chain by reducing their state tax burden. This is a specific tax incentive targeting employees in defense-related industries, not a general tax cut. The bill establishes this credit through an amendment to existing tax law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5054: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS.

HB 5054 would create a $1,000 annual personal income tax deduction for taxpayers who make student loan payments. This deduction directly affects individual taxpayers in the state who have student loan debt and file state income taxes. The bill would amend tax law to allow eligible taxpayers to reduce their taxable income by up to $1,000 each year for qualifying student loan payments. It provides a concrete tax benefit without changing tax rates or creating new tax obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5053: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR DONATIONS MADE TO CONNECTICUT-BASED CHARITIES.

HB 5053 would create a tax credit for Connecticut taxpayers who donate to charities based in Connecticut. This credit would allow donors to reduce their state income tax bill by a portion of their donation amount. The bill specifically applies to donations made to charities headquartered or operating within Connecticut. It does not alter existing charitable deduction rules but provides a new credit for qualifying in-state donations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5051: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND OVERTIME PAY.

HB 5051 would allow Connecticut taxpayers to deduct tips or gratuities and overtime pay from their state personal income tax, but only for amounts already deductible on federal income tax returns. This directly affects service industry workers (like servers or hospitality staff) and employees who regularly earn overtime, potentially reducing their state tax burden. The bill’s key mechanism is aligning Connecticut’s tax deduction with federal tax rules, meaning the state would mirror the federal treatment of these income types. It does not create new deductions but expands existing federal-eligible deductions to state tax filings. The bill is sponsored by Representatives Carney, Pavalock-D’Amato, Polletta, and Vail.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5050: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES PRICE THRESHOLD OF MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO A HIGHER SALES AND USE TAXES RATE.

HB 5050 increases the sales price threshold for motor vehicles subject to a 7.75% sales and use tax rate from $75,000 to "more than $75,000." This means vehicles priced at or below $75,000 will continue to pay the standard tax rate, while only vehicles costing over $75,000 will be taxed at the higher rate. The bill directly affects buyers of high-end vehicles, as it changes which vehicles qualify for the elevated tax rate. The change modifies the existing tax structure without altering the tax rate itself.

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5052: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS REPORTED ON A TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN.

HB 5052 would allow Connecticut taxpayers to deduct charitable contributions they already reported on their federal income tax returns from their state personal income tax. The deduction applies only to gifts claimed on federal returns, matching the amount reported to the IRS. This would reduce the state tax burden for eligible taxpayers who itemize deductions on their federal returns. The bill does not alter federal deduction rules or create new charitable giving incentives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5059: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT FOR PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES.

HB 5059 creates a 6% tax credit against personal income tax for pass-through entities (such as S-corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships) that incur research and development expenses. The credit directly applies to business owners who pay personal income tax, reducing their tax liability by 6% of qualifying R&D costs. Key provisions require businesses to pay or incur eligible R&D expenses during a taxable year to claim the credit. This policy change lowers the tax burden for small businesses and entrepreneurs investing in innovation, without altering tax rates or creating new regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5055: AN ACT EXEMPTING HEALTH AND ATHLETIC CLUB SERVICES FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

HB 5055 would exempt health and athletic club services from state sales and use taxes. This bill directly affects health clubs, gyms, and athletic facilities by removing a tax they currently pay on membership and service fees. The key mechanism is amending Chapter 219 of the general statutes to explicitly exclude these services from taxable items. The change would reduce costs for these businesses and their members without altering existing tax rates for other goods or services.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 92: AN ACT ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR WAREHOUSE WORKERS.

SB 92 requires large warehouse employers (with 250+ workers at one site or 1,000+ across sites) to provide workers with written descriptions of all performance quotas, including potential penalties for not meeting them, before July 1, 2027. The bill prohibits quotas from interfering with meal breaks, bathroom access, or counting breaks toward productivity goals. Employers must maintain records of work speed data and quota details for three years, and workers can request their personal data and aggregated team data. This directly affects warehouse workers in large distribution centers and their employers in the state, starting July 2027.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 88: AN ACT REQUIRING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SCALP COOLING.

SB 88 requires health insurance policies covering chemotherapy to also cover scalp cooling systems, which prevent hair loss during cancer treatment. It applies to individual and group health insurance plans issued in the state on or after January 1, 2027, directly affecting cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and insurers. The bill mandates that coverage for scalp cooling must be at least as comprehensive as Medicare’s coverage, prohibiting stricter copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance than for other covered benefits. Insurers may still require prior authorization for scalp cooling, but only under the same conditions applied to other covered treatments.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 5042: AN ACT PROTECTING RENTERS FROM RENT INCREASES UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP.

HB 5042 prevents landlords from significantly raising rents when a rental property changes ownership within 12 months, unless major renovations were completed. If no major renovations occurred (defined as work on at least two primary building systems like plumbing or electrical), rent increases are capped at 5% or the annual consumer price index increase, whichever is higher. This directly affects renters in properties changing hands and landlords seeking to adjust rents after purchase. The bill amends existing rent control provisions to ensure rent hikes after ownership transfers are limited unless substantial improvements were made.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 73: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NONREFUNDABLE PERSONAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A GUN SAFE.

This bill establishes a nonrefundable personal income tax credit of up to $150 for individuals who purchase a gun safe for personal use. The credit reduces the amount of state income tax owed but cannot result in a refund if the credit exceeds the tax liability. It directly affects individual taxpayers who buy gun safes, providing a tax benefit for this specific purchase. The policy change creates a new tax incentive without altering firearm regulations or safety standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes