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All 25,009 Active 20,761 In committee 20,748 Passed 2,281 Signed 1,925 Failed 10

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 23, 2025

SB 1502: AN ACT CONCERNING SENTENCE REDUCTION OR RELIEF FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

SB 1502 allows courts to consider sentence reductions for individuals convicted of felonies who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. It directly affects defendants who can provide documented evidence (like court records, protective orders, or professional affidavits) showing their trauma was a contributing factor in their offense. The bill requires courts to review such requests before sentencing, using specific evidence standards outlined in the law. This change takes effect January 1, 2026, and applies to all felony convictions after that date.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 23, 2025

HB 7212: AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRUST ACT AND PROHIBITED STATE CONTRACTS.

HB 7212 prohibits state law enforcement officers, bail commissioners, school security personnel, and related agencies from cooperating with federal immigration authorities in specific ways. It directly affects police departments, correctional facilities, school security, and court personnel by banning actions like sharing release dates, home/work addresses, or allowing ICE interviews in custody facilities. Key provisions forbid providing "ICE access" (such as notification of release times, nonpublic data, or facility use for immigration enforcement) while clarifying that routine fingerprinting or database checks for arrests remain permitted. The bill aims to limit state-level collaboration with federal immigration enforcement under the defined restrictions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 7052: AN ACT CONCERNING LARGE CAPACITY MAGAZINES AND THE SALE OF AMMUNITION.

HB 7052 raises the legal limit for "large capacity magazines" from 10 to 15 rounds of ammunition, effective October 1, 2025. It directly affects most Connecticut residents who possess or sell such magazines, with exceptions for law enforcement, military personnel, and pre-2013 purchases (grandfathered under specific conditions). The bill makes selling, transferring, or possessing magazines holding more than 15 rounds a class D felony for ineligible gun owners, or a class A misdemeanor for eligible owners. It also specifies permitted possession by certain government agencies, licensed dealers, and gunsmiths for repair purposes.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 7119: AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION CODE, THE STATE FIRE SAFETY CODE, THE REPORTING OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, THE STATE BUILDING CODE, ORDERS OF BUILDING INSPECTORS AND LOCAL FIRE MARSHALS AND ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS.

HB 7119 revises Connecticut's regulations for explosives, fireworks, and pyrotechnics. It grants the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection exclusive authority to create rules for storing, transporting, and using explosives (Section 1), and requires permits for fireworks displays and special effects pyrotechnics (Sections 2-3). Organizers must obtain permits (with a $100 fee) 15 days in advance, undergo site inspections by local fire marshals, and ensure operators hold a $200 competency certificate (renewable for $190). The bill also specifies prohibited explosive formulas in fireworks and prohibits transferable permits. This directly affects event organizers, pyrotechnics operators, and local fire marshals responsible for inspections.

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 6338: AN ACT PERMITTING REMOVAL OF AN UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL FROM REAL PROPERTY.

HB 6338 allows property owners (or their authorized agents) to request immediate removal of unauthorized occupants by submitting a verified affidavit to a state marshal. It directly affects property owners seeking to evict non-tenants who are unlawfully occupying their property, and occupants who may be removed under this process. The law requires owners to prove the occupant is not a current/former tenant, not immediate family, has been asked to leave, and no related lawsuit is pending, using a specific affidavit form. Occupants wrongfully removed can sue for damages, including triple the fair market rent, and owners making false claims face penalties. The process aims to streamline removal while adding legal safeguards against misuse.

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 7207: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF INSURER REPORTS CONCERNING TREATMENT LIMITATIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND OTHER BENEFITS AS A PUBLIC RECORD.

HB 7207 requires health insurers to annually report detailed information about how they apply coverage limits for mental health and substance use disorder benefits compared to medical/surgical benefits. Specifically, insurers must submit reports by March 1 each year (starting in 2021) describing their processes for determining medical necessity, all nonquantitative treatment limitations (rules not based on numbers), and comparative analyses showing these limits are applied equally to mental health and physical health care. These reports, which must include all factors considered and evidentiary standards used, become public records under Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act. The bill directly affects health insurers and the Insurance Commissioner, who must make these reports publicly available by April 15 each year. This aims to ensure compliance with federal mental health parity laws by increasing transparency around coverage decisions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 7230: AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTION STATUTES RELATED TO FILINGS WITH THE SUPERIOR COURT.

HB 7230 amends Connecticut election laws to streamline how voters and candidates can challenge election results in court. It allows individuals or candidates for specific statewide offices (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, etc.) to file complaints with Hartford or Bridgeport Superior Courts within 14 days of an election (or 7 days for manual ballot recounts) if they believe errors occurred in vote counting, election official rulings, or violations of specific election statutes. The bill requires complainants to send copies of their filings to the State Elections Enforcement Commission and mandates courts to hold hearings within 3-5 days, with final decisions binding unless appealed under new procedures. This is a procedural change affecting election dispute resolution, not a policy shift on voting rules or eligibility.

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 7226: AN ACT CONCERNING LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE AND ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE CONTRACTS.

HB 7226 requires insurers to provide clear advance notice to policyholders about potential premium increases exceeding 10% and hold public hearings for such requests. It mandates that insurers maintain a 60% minimum loss ratio (premiums collected vs. claims paid) and spread large rate hikes (20%+) over at least three years, while offering policyholders options to reduce benefits or choose more affordable coverage. The bill also links eligibility for state contracts (over $100,000 annually) to insurers’ compliance with these rules, requiring bidders to certify no recent violations of the law. These provisions directly affect long-term care policyholders through enhanced transparency and insurers through stricter pricing and reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 6985: AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME AND RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME ABANDONMENT.

HB 6985 prohibits nursing homes and residential care homes from abandoning residents, defining abandonment as deserting a resident or neglecting duties owed to them. It classifies this violation as a "class A" offense, subjecting nursing homes to civil penalties up to $20,000 and residential care homes to penalties up to $5,000. The bill also grants the Public Health Commissioner authority to immediately issue citations for abandonment during inspections or investigations. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, and aims to strengthen accountability for facility obligations to residents.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 7243: AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENTS OF UTILITY COMMISSIONERS TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY AND SUBSTANTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OF SUCH UTILITY COMMISSIONERS.

HB 7243 amends Connecticut law to strengthen qualifications and conflict-of-interest rules for commissioners of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). Starting October 1, 2025, new appointees must have specific expertise (e.g., economics/accounting, customer advocacy, or utility regulatory law), with at least half having no prior employment with regulated entities. The bill also prohibits commissioners from having substantial conflicts of interest, including a 5-year recusal period for matters involving former employers, and extends post-tenure restrictions to a 5-year ban on working for utilities or lobbying firms. These changes aim to ensure impartial oversight of utility regulation without altering utility rates or services.

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 7224: AN ACT EXPANDING LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT FOR ENTITIES WITH AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST AND PROHIBITING THE LICENSING OF HOSPITALS WITH CERTAIN LEASE BACK ARRANGEMENTS.

HB 7224 expands liability under Connecticut's False Claims Act to include owners or investors with more than a 10% ownership or investment interest in entities that violate the law. Specifically, it requires these owners to report known violations within 60 days or face civil penalties of $5,500-$11,000 per violation, plus triple damages and prosecution costs. The bill directly affects businesses, hospitals, and other entities receiving state funds, as well as their investors or owners holding significant stakes. It does not address hospital licensing arrangements in the provided text, as the bill focuses solely on False Claims Act liability expansion. The changes take effect October 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 6409: AN ACT CONCERNING UNDUE DELAY IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS.

HB 6409 addresses delays in workers' compensation payments by requiring employers and insurers to follow specific procedures before stopping or reducing payments for injured workers. It mandates written notice to both the employee and the administrative law judge (including medical documentation) at least 15 days before any proposed cut, with a required hearing if the employee objects. The bill also extends these rules to prescription drugs and medical equipment, requiring similar notice and justification. Employers who bypass this process must pay all missed payments plus 1.25% monthly interest and the employee’s attorney fees. This directly affects injured workers, their representatives, employers, and insurers in Connecticut.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment