Technology

signed · Connecticut · House May 20, 2026

HB 5142: AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR VIRTUAL MONITORING IN RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES.

HB 5142 allows residents in nursing homes and residential care facilities to use their own technology for virtual visits with family or for third-party monitoring, provided they cover all costs (purchase, maintenance, etc.). Residents must follow privacy rules, including placing a door notice, obtaining roommate consent in shared rooms, and filing written notice with the facility. Facilities must provide free internet and power for this technology, though they may charge private-pay residents for unreimbursed infrastructure costs. The bill exempts basic phones or tablets used primarily for calls and requires written roommate consent for shared-room monitoring.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides free internet/power for resident tech use while enforcing privacy rules, expanding access and protecting data privacy per bill requirements.95% confidence

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 307: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO THE COMMERCE STATUTES AND PROHIBITING SCHOLARSHIP DISPLACEMENT FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

SB 307 creates a centralized permit system for film, television, and digital media productions seeking to use state-owned property (like parks, roads, universities, or airports). Producers must obtain a permit from the Department of Economic and Community Development, provide specific insurance coverage naming the state as additional insured, and submit detailed production plans. The bill also establishes a tax incentive program for data center developers, requiring minimum investments of $50 million in enterprise zones or $200 million elsewhere over 20 years to qualify for tax benefits. These provisions directly affect film producers and data center developers by streamlining permits and creating new investment incentives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly establishes tax incentive program for data center developers, directly creating a tax policy measure under Budget & Taxes topic.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyTax incentive for data center developers with $50M minimum investment directly advances tech infrastructure development, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 5319: AN ACT CONCERNING A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.

HB 5319 creates a 6% state tax credit for qualified small businesses based on their eligible research and development (R&D) expenses, directly affecting S corporations, partnerships, and single-member LLCs with gross income under $70 million. Businesses must apply for a pre-approved "tax credit voucher" to reserve credit capacity (capped at $1.5 million per business and $25 million total annually) before incurring expenses. The credit reduces state tax liability, and any excess can be partially refunded (90% for biotech businesses, 65% for others). This policy aims to incentivize R&D investment by making tax credits accessible without upfront cash costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 6% R&D tax credit reducing state tax liability for small businesses, providing direct tax relief under specified caps.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides 6% R&D tax credit for small businesses, directly funding technology innovation and development through financial incentives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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signed · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 5: AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE SAFETY.

SB 5 (AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE SAFETY) requires subscription-based AI providers (e.g., companies offering AI tools via paid plans) to give consumers clear, written disclosures about subscription terms before signing or renewing. This includes detailing any usage limits, such as restrictions based on user behavior or changes to prior terms. The bill also establishes new safety rules for "frontier developers" of advanced AI systems ("foundation models"), defining "catastrophic risk" as scenarios where AI could cause mass harm (e.g., aiding weapon creation or severe physical injury) and mandating risk assessments by covered employees. It does not ban specific AI uses but sets transparency and safety protocols for high-risk systems. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI providers to disclose subscription terms and establishes safety rules for frontier developers, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety

signed · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 4: AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY AND PROTECTION.

SB 4 establishes a data broker registration system in Connecticut, requiring businesses that sell or license personal data to register with the Department of Consumer Protection by October 1, 2026. It directly affects data brokers (businesses collecting and selling personal data) and Connecticut consumers, who gain new rights to request data deletion. Key provisions include mandatory $600 annual registration fees, a requirement for data brokers to provide an "accessible deletion mechanism" for consumer requests, and definitions clarifying terms like "brokered personal data." The law aims to increase transparency and control over personal data handling while imposing specific compliance obligations on data brokers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires data brokers to register and provide data deletion mechanisms, strengthening consumer privacy protections under data privacy regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 384: AN ACT REDEFINING "EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCY" FOR PURPOSES OF DATA GOVERNANCE.

SB 384 redefines key terms related to state data management for executive branch agencies, effective July 1, 2026. It clarifies definitions including "executive branch agency" (excluding certain higher education and state offices), "high value data," "open data," and "protected data" based on specific criteria like public demand, operational necessity, and legal requirements. The bill does not create new data-sharing mandates but establishes a framework for how agencies categorize and manage data under existing standards. It directly affects state agencies that collect or maintain public data, ensuring consistent terminology for future data governance policies. This is a procedural definitional update, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyClarifies 'protected data' definitions with criteria like legal requirements, aligning with data privacy protections under the topic description.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 344: AN ACT PROTECTING CHILDREN'S SAFETY BY REQUIRING AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR THE USE OF A CHILD'S LIKENESS ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

SB 344 requires written parental or guardian consent before using a child's photo, video, or likeness for marketing or advertising on social media. It directly affects parents/guardians (who must provide consent), social media users (who must obtain consent), and schools (which cannot deny school activities if consent is not given). The bill prohibits using a child's image for promotion without written permission and bans denying school participation due to lack of consent. It takes effect for general social media use on October 1, 2026, and for schools on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires parental consent for child's likeness on social media, directly protecting minors' digital privacy data under technology policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 5168: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SECURE TRANSMISSION OF SAFETY PLANS OF MINOR PATIENTS TO SCHOOLS BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

HB 5168 requires health care providers to securely share mental health safety plans with schools for minors who received inpatient behavioral health treatment for at least 12 consecutive days, **after obtaining written permission** from the minor’s parent/guardian or the minor (if 16+). It mandates transmission via secure digital platforms or HIPAA-compliant methods, with schools setting up designated secure accounts for school nurses, counselors, or psychologists to access these plans. The bill explicitly protects confidentiality for sensitive issues like pregnancy, mental health, or STI care, ensuring providers cannot share information without consent or in violation of existing privacy laws. This directly affects minors receiving inpatient mental health care, health care providers, and schools that must establish secure access for designated staff.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables schools to access minor mental health safety plans, enhancing student support services within educational environment per topic description.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates secure sharing of minor mental health safety plans between providers and schools, enhancing care coordination and access to mental health services for minors.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires HIPAA-compliant secure digital transmission for mental health data, directly enhancing data privacy protections in technology use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 5128: AN ACT CONCERNING DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER GENETIC TESTING.

HB 5128 gives Connecticut consumers legal ownership of their genetic test results and biological samples (like saliva or blood) collected by direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies. It requires companies to obtain clear, active consent before collecting, using, or sharing genetic data, and to disclose their data policies prominently online. Companies must get separate consent for sharing data with third parties, using data for new purposes beyond the original test, or retaining samples after testing. The law ensures consumers control how their genetic information is handled, with exceptions only for court orders or subpoenas.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates consumer ownership of genetic data, requires explicit consent for data use/sharing, and enforces transparency - directly strengthening data privacy protections in genetic testing technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 5037: AN ACT PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF MINORS ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.

HB 5037 requires social media platforms to verify the age of users under 18 or obtain parental consent before showing them personalized content recommendations (like feeds or suggested posts). It applies to platforms that prioritize media based on user data, excluding shopping sites and purely educational tools. Platforms must delete age verification data after use and cannot charge more or degrade service for compliance. Exceptions include private messages, search results, or content from accounts users follow. The law takes effect January 1, 2028.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates age verification and data deletion for minors' personalized content, directly protecting children's data privacy on social media platforms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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