SB 100 reduces the two lowest personal income tax rates for eligible taxpayers. It eliminates the 2% tax rate for single filers earning under $100,000 annually and lowers the 4.5% rate to 3% for those in that bracket. Similarly, it removes the 2% rate for married couples filing jointly earning under $200,000 and reduces the 4.5% rate to 3% for them. The bill directly affects low-to-moderate income earners by decreasing their tax burden on the lowest income levels. These changes apply to taxable income falling within the specified thresholds under the state's income tax code.
HB 5133 increases the highest marginal personal income tax rate from 6.99% to 7.99%. This change directly affects high-income earners who currently pay the top tax rate under the state's income tax structure. The bill amends Section 12-700 of the general statutes to implement this specific percentage increase, with no other provisions or mechanisms described in the text. The measure focuses solely on adjusting the tax rate for the highest income bracket.
HB 5262 allows property and casualty insurers to provide policies and changes electronically instead of by mail, but only with the insured's agreement and if no personal information is included. Insurers must offer a paper copy option upon request, keep electronic records for five years after policy expiration, and clearly inform customers about their electronic delivery choices and paper copy access. This directly affects insurers and policyholders in Connecticut, shifting notice delivery methods while maintaining consumer choice. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, and includes specific requirements for online accessibility and record retention. (Other provisions mentioned in the title, like reserve funding and drug reporting, are not detailed in the provided bill text.)
HB 5290 exempts certain minor single-family residential structures from coastal site plan reviews, directly affecting homeowners building small additions or modifications near coastal areas. It allows local planning boards to skip pre-approval reviews for items like garages, decks, pools, fences, and utility lines, provided they don’t alter coastal resources or restrict beach access. However, new single-family homes within 100 feet of wetlands, bluffs, beaches, or dunes - except on disconnected islands - still require reviews. Local boards must instead submit quarterly reports to the Environmental Protection Commissioner detailing approved exempt structures. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.
SB 253 repeals existing limits on security deposit amounts for residential rentals in the state. It removes the previous rule that capped deposits at two months' rent for tenants under 62 and one month's rent for tenants 62 or older. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, and no longer restricts how much landlords may charge as a security deposit. This directly affects landlords and tenants in residential rental properties, as landlords can now set deposit amounts without statutory limits. The bill focuses solely on eliminating these maximums, not on other security deposit procedures like return timelines or interest requirements.
SB 252 establishes a Regulation Sunset Commission to review Connecticut state agency regulations and recommend outdated or unnecessary ones for repeal. The commission, appointed by legislative leaders and including the Office of Policy and Management secretary, will examine regulations via the eRegulations system, hold public hearings, and submit annual reports starting January 2027. It also creates an online portal (available by January 2027) for the public to request regulation amendments or repeals. This bill directly affects state agencies whose regulations are reviewed and the public who can submit input, without mandating changes but providing a structured process for evaluation.
SB 242 requires the Consumer Counsel to study whether electric customers could switch providers within 3 business days of notifying their utility, with the change reflected on their next bill. The study must consider input from electric distribution companies and be completed by January 15, 2027, for the legislature. This bill does not change current switching rules but assesses the feasibility of faster transitions for consumers. It directly affects electricity customers seeking to switch providers and the utilities managing those transitions.
SB 255 establishes a state certification program for independent building inspectors and inspection firms to perform state building code inspections. It requires the State Building Inspector to create classifications with specific qualifications, insurance needs, and duties for inspectors/firms, plus an oversight audit system to ensure inspection quality. Local building officials will receive certified inspections under this program, which begins October 1, 2026. The program allows for fee waivers for applicants demonstrating financial hardship.
HB 5230 exempts up to $100,000 in annual earnings from children under 24 living with their parents from being counted toward the parent's gross income when determining eligibility for rental assistance programs. This change directly affects parents applying for rental aid who have adult children living at home and earning income. The bill amends housing statutes to require the Housing Commissioner to exclude this child income in eligibility calculations. It does not alter the total amount of rental assistance provided but adjusts how household income is assessed. The policy aims to prevent parents from being disqualified from assistance due to their child's earnings.
HB 5307 requires healthcare providers to notify a minor's parent or guardian after performing an abortion on an unemancipated minor, with specific procedures. It mandates that providers give minors comprehensive pregnancy-related counseling before an abortion (including alternatives like adoption or continuing the pregnancy) and have them sign a form confirming they received this information. After the procedure, providers must notify at least one parent or guardian no later than 48 hours, unless the minor reports abuse (then notification goes to an alternative adult specified by the minor). This bill directly affects minors seeking abortion care, their parents/guardians, and healthcare providers in Connecticut. The law does not restrict abortion access but adds a notification requirement following the procedure.
SB 101 would create a new statewide property tax on residential properties valued over $3 million. It sets three tax rates based on property value: 0.2% (2 mills) for homes worth $3-5 million, 0.3% (3 mills) for $5-10 million properties, and 0.4% (4 mills) for homes valued at $10 million or more. This tax would apply uniformly across the state to qualifying high-value residential properties, directly affecting owners of such homes. The bill specifies the tax rates but does not detail how the revenue would be allocated.
HB 5257 limits security deposits for residential renters to one month's rent, effective October 1, 2026. It directly affects all residential tenants and landlords in the state by prohibiting landlords from requiring deposits exceeding this amount. The bill also creates a security deposit guarantee program for low-income renters (earning 60% or less of the state median income) to cover up to one month's rent, prioritizing veterans and those with documented financial need. This replaces previous provisions that allowed higher deposits for some tenants and establishes a new administrative process for the guarantee program.
