Rep. Tom Delnicki

Maddy summaryHB 6063 would allow businesses to charge consumers the exact amount they pay in credit card processing fees when customers use cards. This directly affects businesses that process credit card payments and their customers. The bill amends state law to permit businesses to pass through the actual fee cost charged by payment processors, rather than absorbing it or adding a separate surcharge. It does not require businesses to charge this fee, only authorizes them to do so if they choose.

Maddy summaryHB 6135 revises Connecticut's legal definition of "infertility" to specify three clear criteria: failure to conceive after regular unprotected sex (following medical guidelines), inability to reproduce without medical intervention, and a physician's assessment based on medical history and testing. This updated definition directly affects health insurance coverage for infertility treatments, as it will determine eligibility under existing individual and group health insurance policies. The bill does not mandate new coverage but clarifies the standard insurers must use to evaluate infertility treatment benefits. This change aims to provide consistent, medically recognized criteria for insurance decisions without altering coverage requirements.

Maddy summarySB 854 requires the state to pay one-third of the monthly premium cost for retired teachers' Medicare supplement health insurance. This bill directly affects retired teachers enrolled in Connecticut's Teachers' Retirement System by reducing their out-of-pocket health insurance costs. The key provision mandates the state subsidy be applied to the total monthly premium, making coverage more affordable. The bill aims to restore the state's previous contribution level for this benefit.

Maddy summarySB 1003 would require dental insurance companies in the state to spend at least 83% of premium revenue on actual dental care for policyholders, rather than administrative costs, marketing, or profits. If insurers fail to meet this 83% "dental loss ratio," they must issue rebates to policyholders to reach the required threshold. The bill also mandates that insurers report how they allocate funds between patient care and other expenses. This directly affects all dental insurers operating in the state and their covered policyholders. The legislation aims to ensure more premium dollars go toward dental services.

Maddy summaryHB 5813 appropriates funds from the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to provide a grant-in-aid to Survivors of Homicide, Inc. This funding supports the organization's mental health and supportive counseling services for families who have lost loved ones to homicide. The bill specifically aims to maintain these critical services by preventing a potential funding gap. It directly affects homicide survivors' families by ensuring continued access to trauma support and mental health resources through this designated nonprofit.

Maddy summaryThis bill would cap all occupational and professional license fees at $100. It applies to any license required for professions like contractors, healthcare workers, or cosmetologists. The law would prevent state agencies from charging more than $100 for these licenses, directly affecting individuals and businesses seeking or renewing such credentials.

Maddy summaryHB 5557 designates the fifteenth day of the Hindu lunar calendar's month of Kartik each year as "Diwali, the Festival of Lights" for official recognition. This procedural bill amends state statutes to formally acknowledge Diwali as an annual observance without creating new policies, funding, or obligations. It directly affects state records and official calendars by specifying the date for ceremonial recognition. The bill has no substantive impact on residents, businesses, or government operations beyond this symbolic designation.

Maddy summaryHB 5479 appropriates unspecified funds from the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to support the Encompass Transportation Program. The bill directly affects elderly and disabled residents in the greater Hartford area by funding their existing transportation services. It provides continued operation and administration of this program through the Department of Social Services. The bill does not create new policies but ensures ongoing funding for a current service. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new eligibility rules or program changes.

Maddy summaryHB 5477 restores a state subsidy for retired teachers' health insurance by requiring the state to pay one-third of the monthly premium cost for their Medicare supplement plans. This directly affects retired teachers who previously received this subsidy but lost it due to prior budget changes. The bill amends state law to mandate the state cover one-third of the full premium, effectively restoring a prior benefit. It does not change eligibility or create new coverage but ensures the state contributes to the cost of existing supplemental insurance.

Maddy summaryHB 5450 authorizes cities and towns to ban pet shops within their borders from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits. This bill directly affects local municipalities (which could choose to implement such bans) and pet shops that sell these specific animals. The key provision gives local governments the legal authority to prohibit these sales through their own ordinances. The bill does not require any municipality to enact such a ban, only allows them to do so if they choose. It focuses on specific animal types (dogs, cats, rabbits) and leaves implementation to local decision-making.