Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5022: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME AND CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DISTRIBUTIONS.

HB 5022 eliminates income limits that previously restricted who could claim tax deductions for Social Security benefits, pension or annuity income, and certain retirement account withdrawals. This change directly affects retirees and older adults whose income from these sources would now qualify for the deduction regardless of their total earnings. The bill modifies tax code section 12-701 to remove these qualifying thresholds, simplifying the deduction process. As a result, more individuals receiving these income types will benefit from reduced taxable income under the state's personal income tax system.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 42: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MEDICARE PREMIUMS TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.

SB 42 creates a tax credit that allows taxpayers to reduce their personal income tax bill by the amount paid for Medicare and Medicare Advantage plan premiums. This directly affects individuals who pay Medicare premiums and file personal income tax returns. The credit applies to premiums paid during a taxable year and lowers the taxpayer's overall income tax liability. The bill does not change Medicare eligibility or premium amounts but provides a direct tax benefit for those already paying for Medicare coverage.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5014: AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP TAX CREDIT.

HB 5014 creates a tax credit for businesses that sponsor apprenticeships in information technology. It allows taxpayers to reduce their state income tax liability by a credit for qualified IT apprenticeship programs. The credit applies to apprenticeships started under approved training programs, directly benefiting employers who hire and train IT apprentices. This policy change provides a financial incentive for companies to develop workforce pipelines in technology fields without altering existing tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5023: AN ACT REDUCING FEES FOR SMALL BUSINESS FILINGS WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE.

HB 5023 reduces fees for small businesses filing documents with the Connecticut Secretary of the State. It directly affects small business owners who must pay fees for registrations, annual reports, or other filings handled by that office. The bill amends Title 34 of the general statutes to lower these specific filing costs. This change lowers the financial burden for small businesses during routine state administrative processes. The bill focuses on concrete fee reductions without altering business requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5025: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHWAY USE TAX.

HB 5025 would eliminate the highway use tax by amending section 12-493a of the state's general statutes. This change would remove the tax requirement from state law, ending the obligation for individuals and businesses currently subject to it. The bill directly affects those required to pay the highway use tax, typically related to vehicle usage on state highways. The key mechanism is the deletion of the tax provision from the statute, with no additional requirements or exceptions specified.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5012: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.

HB 5012 eliminates income limits that previously restricted who could deduct Social Security benefits from their state personal income tax. It directly affects residents receiving Social Security benefits who file state tax returns, removing the requirement that their income must fall below a certain threshold to qualify for this deduction. The bill amends Section 12-701 of the general statutes to remove these qualifying income thresholds entirely. This change means more Social Security recipients will automatically qualify for the tax deduction regardless of their income level.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5013: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FEE AND TAX RELATED TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

HB 5013 establishes a registration fee for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and imposes a per-kilowatt-hour tax on electricity purchased at public electric vehicle charging stations. This bill directly affects EV owners through the new registration fee and charging station operators through the electricity tax. Revenue from both the fee and tax must be deposited into the Special Transportation Fund. The legislation aims to generate dedicated funding for transportation infrastructure without specifying how the money will be spent beyond this allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5021: AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN ARTICLES OF CHILDREN'S CLOTHING FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

HB 5021 exempts from state sales and use taxes any children's clothing costing less than $100. This directly affects parents, caregivers, and retailers who sell such clothing within the state. The bill modifies existing tax law to remove the tax burden on qualifying items, including standard children's apparel like shirts, pants, and dresses. It does not apply to clothing over $100 or non-clothing items, and the change takes effect upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 54: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR COLLEGE TUITION PAYMENTS MADE BY A TAXPAYER.

SB 54 would allow taxpayers to reduce their taxable income by the amount paid for college tuition. It directly affects individuals who pay tuition for themselves or their dependents at eligible educational institutions. The bill creates a specific tax deduction under the state's income tax code, lowering the taxable income for qualifying tuition payments. This policy change would provide a direct financial benefit to taxpayers covering college costs, without altering tax rates or creating new tax credits.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5011: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHWAY USE TAX.

HB 5011 eliminates the highway use tax by amending Section 12-493a of the general statutes. This bill directly affects drivers who previously paid this tax on vehicle registration or use. The key change removes the tax requirement from state law, resulting in no additional cost for affected drivers under this provision. The bill focuses solely on repealing the tax without altering other vehicle-related fees or requirements.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 70: AN ACT EXEMPTING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.

SB 70 would exempt all Social Security benefits and pension or annuity income from state personal income tax for every taxpayer. This policy change directly affects residents receiving these income types, removing them from the taxable base. The bill amends Section 12-701 of the general statutes to implement this universal exemption. It creates a concrete tax relief measure without altering other income tax provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5020: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE.

HB 5020 eliminates a 1% additional sales and use tax on meals sold by restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores. The bill amends tax code to remove this specific tax rate, directly affecting businesses that sell prepared food. Key provision: the tax change applies to all meals sold by these establishments, regardless of whether they're dine-in, takeout, or delivered. This policy change simplifies the tax structure for these businesses without altering other tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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