Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 1322: AN ACT REQUIRING STUDIES OF INSURANCE POOLING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CERTAIN PRACTICES BY HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COMPANIES.

SB 1322 requires two specific studies: one examining insurance pooling options for nonprofit organizations to potentially lower coverage costs, and another investigating certain practices used by homeowners insurance companies. The bill directly affects nonprofits seeking affordable insurance and homeowners insurers whose practices would be reviewed. It does not change existing laws but mandates these studies to inform future policy decisions, with no direct regulatory impact yet. The studies aim to assess potential cost-saving models and industry practices without prescribing solutions.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 1567: AN ACT CONVEYING A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF WILLINGTON.

SB 1567 transfers a specific piece of state-owned land to the Town of Willington. This procedural bill directly affects Willington (the recipient town) and the state (the transferor), with no broader policy changes or affected populations beyond the land ownership transfer. The bill's sole purpose is to formally convey title to the designated parcel.

in committee · Connecticut · House May 27, 2025

HB 7279: AN ACT CONVEYING A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF BETHEL.

HB 7279 transfers ownership of a specific parcel of state-owned land to the Town of Bethel. This procedural bill directly affects Bethel Town by granting it legal title to the property. The bill's sole provision is the conveyance of the land, with no additional policy provisions or funding mechanisms. As a straightforward property transfer, it does not impact residents or businesses beyond the land ownership change.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 1539: AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFICATES OF NEED.

SB 1539, titled "AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFICATES OF NEED," appears to address regulations related to healthcare facility expansions or services (Certificates of Need), but the provided context does not include the bill's specific provisions, affected entities, or policy changes. No details about who it directly affects (e.g., hospitals, healthcare providers) or its key mechanisms are included in the available information. Without the bill's text or summary, a factual description of its content cannot be provided. The recent actions indicate it was favorably reported out of committee but do not describe the bill's substance.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 1561: AN ACT CONCERNING RESOURCES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION.

SB 1561 updates definitions and administrative processes related to special education in Connecticut. It clarifies key terms like "child" (extending coverage to age 22 or graduation), "special education," "developmental delay," and "charging entity" (including private providers and transportation services). The bill also directs the Office of Policy and Management to analyze tuition and fees charged by these providers to local school boards, examining how operating costs are incorporated into fees. This bill focuses on standardizing terminology and gathering cost data - no new funding or programs are created.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 1536: AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF RANKED-CHOICE VOTING IN PARTY CAUCUSES, CONVENTIONS AND PRIMARIES, INCLUDING PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES, AND IN CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

SB 1536 would require ranked-choice voting for certain political processes in Connecticut. Specifically, it would mandate this voting method for party caucuses, conventions, primaries (including presidential preference primaries), and select municipal elections. Under this system, voters would rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting just one. The bill directly affects voters participating in these specific party and local elections, as well as the political organizations organizing them. It proposes a concrete change to election procedures without altering general election rules.

in committee · Connecticut · House May 23, 2025

HB 7277: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION IN CONNECTICUT.

HB 7277 (AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION IN CONNECTICUT) aims to address special education services in Connecticut schools, directly affecting students with disabilities and their families. The bill's specific provisions - such as funding mechanisms, service delivery standards, or administrative requirements - are not detailed in the provided context. Recent actions show it was favorably reported out of committee but was subsequently tabled for the house calendar on May 23, 2025. Without access to the bill's full text or explanatory summary, a detailed description of its policy changes cannot be provided. The procedural status indicates it did not advance further in the legislative process during this session.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 21, 2025

SB 11: AN ACT CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY.

SB 11 establishes a price cap for certain prescription drugs in Connecticut, directly affecting pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesale distributors. It sets a "reference price" for "identified prescription drugs" (brand-name drugs with expired patents over 24 months or generic drugs) based on historical costs, adjusted annually for inflation using the Consumer Price Index. Manufacturers and distributors cannot sell these drugs above the reference price after January 1, 2026, unless a federal shortage exists. Violations trigger a civil penalty calculated as 80% of excess revenue, but only if annual sales exceed $250,000 in the state. The law aims to make prescription drugs more affordable by limiting price increases beyond inflation for covered medications.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 1496: AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RELATED STATUTES.

SB 1496 updates financial thresholds for construction and repair projects managed by Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). It raises the threshold for minor projects from $500,000 to $1 million and sets a new $3 million cap for larger projects. The bill requires these thresholds to be adjusted annually based on construction cost changes (using the U.S. Department of Labor's construction price index) and posted online by the Department of Administrative Services. This change directly affects DEEP's management of infrastructure projects like dams, flood control systems, and climate resilience structures.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 1495: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S REVIEW OF SURPLUS STATE PROPERTY.

SB 1495 requires the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) commissioner to specifically assess whether surplus state property could host renewable energy facilities, in addition to existing considerations like open space or mission support. This update modifies existing law (section 4b-21 of the general statutes) by adding renewable energy siting to the list of purposes DEEP must evaluate when reviewing property no longer needed by state agencies. The bill directs DEEP to notify the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) secretary in writing about this potential use within 30 days of receiving property notification. It does not create new fiscal obligations, as DEEP and OPM already have the capacity to handle this review.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 19, 2025

SB 1487: AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY COMPANIES.

SB 1487 requires transportation network companies (like Uber and Lyft) and third-party delivery services to register annually with Connecticut's Transportation Commissioner. Companies pay registration fees based on driver count: $5,000 for under 50 drivers, $10,000 for 50-199 drivers, and $30,000 for 200+ drivers. The bill also mandates real-time messaging between companies and drivers in both English and Spanish during rides. Companies operating without valid registration face fines up to $50,000.

in committee · Connecticut · House May 19, 2025

HB 7109: AN ACT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRANSFORMING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE AND ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS INVOLVING BEHAVIORAL ANALYSTS.

HB 7109 implements recommendations from Connecticut's Transforming Children's Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee. It directs state agencies to use federal grant funds to develop new payment models that reward providers for improved child behavioral health outcomes, create better care coordination systems, and require at least one hour of in-person supervision for every ten hours of behavioral therapy provided to children under 26 with autism spectrum disorder. The bill also mandates a review of Yale University's IICAPS program for children at risk of hospitalization and updates definitions of "behavioral therapy" to clarify supervision requirements. Additionally, it directs health officials to examine private insurance coverage for urgent crisis center care for children.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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