Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 188: AN ACT REVISING THE CALCULATION OF THE HOSPITAL TAX.

SB 188 revises the hospital tax calculation to base it on the number of Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured patients served by a hospital, rather than the current method. This directly affects hospitals subject to the tax, as their tax liability would now be determined by these specific patient counts. The bill replaces the existing calculation formula with a new one that uses these patient categories as the sole basis for determining tax amounts. This policy change represents a concrete adjustment to how hospital tax obligations are computed.

Michael DiGiovancarlo (D) Joan Hartley (D) John Santanella (D) Larry Butler (D) Mitch Bolinsky (R)

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5107: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHWAY USE TAX.

HB 5107 eliminates the highway use tax by amending section 12-493a of the general statutes. This bill directly affects vehicle owners and drivers who previously paid this tax on highways. The key provision is the removal of the tax requirement from state law, with no additional mechanisms or exemptions specified. The bill’s purpose is solely to abolish the tax, without altering other transportation funding or policy. It is a straightforward tax elimination with no procedural or commemorative elements.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 112: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LISBON CENTRAL SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF LISBON.

SB 112 authorizes the state to issue up to $820,000 in bonds to fund physical upgrades at Lisbon Central School in Lisbon, New Hampshire. The funds will be provided as a grant-in-aid to the Lisbon school district through the Department of Education for specific improvements: remodeling the gym and associated areas, and upgrading the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. The bill directly affects Lisbon Central School students, staff, and the local school district by addressing facility infrastructure needs. This legislation enables the state to finance these capital improvements without requiring immediate general fund appropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5106: AN ACT EXEMPTING HOSPITAL BEDS FOR HOME HEALTH CARE USE FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

HB 5106 exempts hospital beds used for home health care from the state's sales and use taxes. This directly affects home health care providers and suppliers who purchase these beds for patient use in private residences. The bill amends tax law to remove the tax burden on the sale, storage, use, or consumption of such beds within the state. It does not change existing tax rules for hospital beds used in medical facilities. The policy change is limited to tax treatment, with no additional funding or service requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 110: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO ADDRESS THE CONTAMINATION OF WELLS IN THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN.

SB 110 authorizes the state to issue up to $500,000 in bonds to address well contamination in Franklin. The funds will be provided as a grant to the town of Franklin through the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, specifically to clean wells contaminated with PFAS and other chemicals at Franklin Town Hall and the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department. The bill creates a direct funding mechanism for the town to remediate these specific contaminated water sources. This is a targeted environmental cleanup measure with no broader policy implications.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5123: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CLOUD-BASED FILING SYSTEM FOR THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH.

HB 5123 authorizes the state to issue up to $20,000 in bonds to fund a cloud-based filing system for Plymouth Town. The funds would be provided as a grant through the Office of Policy and Management to Plymouth's local government. This bill directly affects Plymouth Town by providing targeted financial support for upgrading its document management system. The key mechanism is a state bond authorization specifically for this local government technology project, with no broader policy changes or eligibility criteria beyond the town's need.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 115: AN ACT EXEMPTING COVID-19 AT-HOME TEST KITS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

This bill exempts the purchase of COVID-19 at-home test kits from state sales and use taxes. It directly affects consumers who buy these kits for personal use, removing the tax burden on these specific products. The key provision amends tax law to exclude these kits from taxable sales, meaning buyers pay no state tax when purchasing them. The exemption applies to both the sale and any subsequent use or consumption of the kits within the state.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 120: AN ACT SUSPENDING INFLATION COST LIMITATIONS FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES.

SB 120 suspends annual cost increase limits on direct care expenses for Medicaid-funded intermediate care facilities (long-term care facilities serving individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions). This change directly affects these facilities by removing a cap that previously restricted how much they could raise costs each year to cover inflation. The bill modifies existing law (section 17b-340) to allow facilities to adjust direct care costs without the previous inflation-based limitation. The stated purpose is to reduce financial strain on these facilities operating under Medicaid.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5110: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES RATES APPLICABLE TO PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING.

HB 5110 requires peer-to-peer car sharing platforms (like Turo or Getaround) to charge the standard 9.35% sales and use tax on vehicle rentals, aligning them with traditional car rental businesses. This applies to vehicles shared through such platforms under existing tax laws (sections 12-408 and 12-411 of the general statutes). Revenue from this tax will be directed into the Special Transportation Fund. The bill directly affects car-sharing platforms and their users by applying uniform tax treatment to peer-to-peer rentals.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5138: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE LOCATED IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.

HB 5138 would remove an additional 1% sales tax on meals sold by restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores located in municipalities with populations exceeding 100,000 residents. This change directly affects businesses operating in large cities, such as Hartford, Bridgeport, or New Haven. The bill modifies existing tax law to eliminate this specific tax increment for eligible establishments, simplifying their tax obligations in those areas. The policy change applies only to meals sold at these locations within qualifying municipalities.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 109: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR REHABILITATION OF UTILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CONNECTING NORWICH PUBLIC WORKS THROUGH THE FORMER NORWICH STATE HOSPITAL PROPERTY AND EXTENDING TO THE PRESTON INCINERATOR SITE.

SB 109 authorizes the state to issue up to $5 million in bonds to fund the rehabilitation of sewer and water utility infrastructure. The funds will be provided as a grant to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to upgrade lines, pump stations, and related equipment connecting Norwich Public Works through the former Norwich State Hospital property (in Norwich and Preston towns) and extending to the Preston Incinerator site. This project directly affects the towns of Norwich and Preston by improving public utility infrastructure along this specific corridor. The bill focuses on concrete physical upgrades to aging utility systems, with no additional policy changes beyond the funding mechanism.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5121: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR BUILDING FACADES AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN.

HB 5121 authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue up to $5 million in state bonds for facade and site improvements in New Haven's Hill and Fair Haven neighborhoods. The funds would be provided as a grant to the city of New Haven through the Department of Economic and Community Development. This bill directly affects property owners and businesses in those specific neighborhoods by funding exterior building renovations and public space enhancements. It does not create new taxes or alter existing laws, but rather provides a funding mechanism for targeted neighborhood revitalization. The bill focuses on concrete physical improvements, not broader policy changes.

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