Rep. Geraldo Reyes

Maddy summaryHB 6475 establishes a state task force to study and propose policies aimed at achieving 100% voter participation in elections by January 1, 2030. The task force, composed of election experts, policymakers, and community leaders, will evaluate existing practices and recommend specific changes to increase voter engagement. It also authorizes certain municipalities to test these recommended policies locally before potential statewide implementation. The bill focuses solely on creating this evaluation process, with no direct policy changes or funding specified.

Maddy summaryHB 6633 (2025) allows sex offender registrants to verify their address by calling the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection when USPS mail is unavailable. It requires courts to treat failure to verify as a minor infraction - not a serious violation - if the failure results from late/lost mail, illness, homelessness, or other qualifying circumstances. The bill directly affects individuals on the sex offender registry who face mail access challenges. It modernizes enforcement by adding a phone verification option and reducing penalties for non-compliance due to uncontrollable factors. The law aims to improve compliance while providing reasonable flexibility for registrants.

Maddy summaryHB 6220 requires Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to quantify and itemize the specific environmental benefits, scientific evidence supporting those benefits, and all direct and indirect costs (to businesses and taxpayers) of net-zero, decarbonization, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mandates. This bill directly affects DEEP by mandating new reporting requirements and impacts businesses and taxpayers through mandated cost analysis. Key provisions include requiring DEEP to document environmental outcomes, provide scientific backing, and detail financial implications before such mandates are implemented. The bill aims to provide transparency on the concrete environmental and economic effects of these policies.

Maddy summaryHB 6244 would require all publicly accessible waterfront areas (such as parks, docks, and riverfront spaces) to remain open to the public. It amends state statutes to mandate continuous public access to waterways, preventing closures of these spaces. The bill directly affects waterfront properties managed by state or local governments and public entities. Its key provision is a legal requirement ensuring ongoing access, rather than creating new access points. The purpose statement confirms this aims to secure public enjoyment of coastal and riverfront areas.

Maddy summaryHB 6259 requires the state to create a Recycling Market Development Action Plan aimed at reducing unsorted waste sent to landfills. The plan would help local governments lower waste disposal costs and decrease the need to ship waste out of state. Key provisions include exploring new methods to convert waste into usable products and addressing leftover unsorted waste streams. The bill focuses on developing this strategy, not on creating new regulations or taxes.

Maddy summaryHB 6290 redefines "class I renewable energy sources" to include nuclear and hydropower, expanding eligibility for certain clean energy incentives. It increases oversight of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, requires audits of utility-funded public benefit programs, and mandates separation between regulated utilities and their unregulated affiliates. The bill also imposes limits on revenue transfers between utility divisions and requires a detailed study of the state's electric grid viability. These changes directly affect public utilities, their affiliated companies, and electricity consumers through potential rate adjustments and program modifications.

Maddy summaryHB 6379 prohibits halfway houses from charging rent or fees to individuals who have recently been released from incarceration. This law directly affects formerly incarcerated people living in halfway houses as they transition back into the community. The bill amends state law to require halfway houses to cover all costs, enabling residents to save money for essential reentry needs like housing and transportation. The stated purpose is to support successful reintegration by removing a financial barrier during a critical period of reentry.

Maddy summaryHB 6337 would limit security deposits for all tenants to one month's rent, prohibiting landlords from demanding higher amounts under state law. This bill directly affects renters (who pay deposits) and landlords (who collect them), amending existing housing regulations to cap deposits at one month's rent. The key provision changes Section 47a-21 of the general statutes to enforce this one-month rent maximum. It applies uniformly to all residential rental agreements without exceptions. The bill aims to reduce financial barriers for tenants while clarifying landlord obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 6357 would require individuals found guilty of falsely accusing someone else of committing a crime to pay for any income loss suffered by the falsely accused person. This bill directly affects false accusers, who would become liable for compensation, and the falsely accused, who would receive financial recovery for lost wages or earnings. The key provision mandates that the false accuser cover the victim's actual income loss resulting from the false accusation, rather than requiring a separate lawsuit. The bill aims to provide concrete financial relief to people wrongfully targeted by false criminal claims.

Maddy summaryHB 6367 would allow judges to review probation sentences after five years of successful completion, potentially terminating or reducing probation for eligible individuals. It directly affects people serving mandatory probation who have maintained full compliance for five consecutive years without violations. The bill requires a formal hearing where the individual must demonstrate "good cause" for a reduction or termination, and the judge makes the final decision based on that evidence. This creates a structured pathway for early probation exit without requiring legislative changes to sentencing terms.