Rep. Jack Fazzino

Maddy summaryHB 7182, effective October 1, 2025, regulates ticket resellers for entertainment events (excluding movies). It requires resellers to either have the ticket in hand or provide clear written disclosure if they cannot guarantee supply at the contracted price. The bill also bans websites from using venue names, event names, or similar terms in their domain names for ticket sales, except for venue-operated sites. This directly affects ticket resellers and online ticket platforms, aiming to prevent deceptive practices by mandating transparency in transactions.

Maddy summaryHB 7009 establishes a Connecticut State Seal of Civics Education and Engagement for high school diplomas, requiring students to complete two years of social studies (including a U.S. government or civics course), participate in a civic engagement project, and demonstrate civics proficiency through assessments. It mandates expanded transparency in school data tracking, requiring public schools to collect and report detailed information about multilingual learners (including home language and bilingual program participation) starting in 2026. The bill also creates a parent bill of rights for multilingual learners to protect their educational rights and requires school districts to make Islamic and Arab studies curriculum materials available. These provisions directly affect Connecticut public schools, students, and families, focusing on civic education standards, data transparency, and equitable resource access.

Maddy summaryHB 6413 requires the state to add uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (with minimum $1 million limits for bodily injury or death) to the State Fleet Insurance Policy by July 1, 2026. This directly affects Department of Transportation (DOT) employees who drive for work and are outside their vehicles during employment. The coverage protects these employees if they are injured or killed by drivers without insurance or insufficient coverage while performing job duties outside their vehicles.

Maddy summaryHB 6408 expands workers' compensation for dependents when an employee dies in an accident. It changes how payments are divided when there are no "presumptive dependents" (like spouses or children), instead focusing on people who were financially dependent on the deceased. The bill ensures wholly dependent individuals (e.g., a dependent child) receive full compensation, while partially dependent people (e.g., a relative who relied on some support) get at least $20 weekly but no more than what they previously received. Next of kin (like siblings or parents) will now share payments based on their level of dependence, not equally as before. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1318 requires telephone and telecommunications companies (including mobile and internet-based voice services) to charge subscribers a $0.05 monthly fee per access line. The funds collected must be deposited into the Firefighters Cancer Relief Account by the 15th of each month. This fee applies to most residential and business phone lines but excludes prepaid wireless services. The bill establishes a new funding source for the account, which provides wage replacement benefits to firefighters diagnosed with cancer, with estimated annual revenue of $2.4-$3.0 million starting in fiscal year 2027. The fee takes effect October 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 7141 amends Connecticut's workers' compensation law to change how compensation is calculated for injured workers and parents of deceased employees. It replaces the previous calculation method with a formula setting compensation at 75% of an injured worker's average weekly earnings (after tax deductions), capped at the state's manufacturing wage rate, or $50 weekly minimum. The bill specifies exact weeks of compensation for various injuries (like loss of limbs, organs, or senses) through a detailed table, including new provisions effective July 1, 2025. This directly affects workers injured on the job and families of workers who died from work-related causes in Connecticut. The change streamlines compensation by standardizing the calculation method while maintaining specific injury-based payout schedules.

Maddy summaryHB 5986 establishes a refundable child tax credit of $600 per child (up to three children) against personal income tax. It directly affects low-to-moderate income families filing taxes, specifically those with federal adjusted gross income under $100,000 for single filers or $200,000 for married couples filing jointly. The credit is refundable, meaning eligible families receive the full amount even if their tax liability is zero. This policy provides direct cash support to qualifying households with children, reducing their overall tax burden.

Maddy summaryHB 6047 regulates ticket resellers for entertainment events by requiring them to disclose all fees before purchase, capping resale prices at a fixed percentage above face value, and mandating clear refund policies for cancelled events. It also limits exclusive deals between venues and resellers and gives the Department of Consumer Protection authority to enforce these rules and impose fines. The bill directly affects consumers buying tickets and ticket resellers operating in Connecticut. Key provisions include upfront fee transparency, price limits, and standardized refund processes, all designed to increase consumer clarity and fairness in the ticket resale market.

Maddy summaryHB 6526 allows municipalities to publish legal notices (such as public hearings or property sales) on their official websites instead of solely in print newspapers. This bill directly affects local governments by giving them a new, cost-effective option for fulfilling notice requirements. The key provision amends existing law to explicitly authorize online publication as a valid method, while maintaining the requirement that notices remain accessible to the public. Municipalities would not be required to switch to online publishing but could choose this method if they prefer.

Maddy summaryHB 6644 (2025) requires fire departments to provide an additional set of PFAS-free turnout gear to firefighters diagnosed with cancer or with a physician-determined higher cancer risk due to family history or genetic testing. This provision expands existing gear allowances as a reasonable accommodation for firefighters facing elevated cancer exposure risks. The bill directly affects firefighters meeting specific medical criteria, not all personnel. It mandates departments to supply this extra gear without PFAS chemicals, aiming to reduce carcinogen exposure. The law amends Chapter 104 of the general statutes to implement this change.