Connecticut Bills & Legislation (2026)

Explore 62 Connecticut state bills from the 2026 legislative session, with plain-language summaries, nonpartisan impact analysis, current status, and official sources.

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SB 87 · Connecticut

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AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NONPROFIT PROVIDER ADVISORY BOARD AND PROHIBITING AUTO ...

This bill does two main things: 1. **It creates a team of experts** to help charity organizations work better with the government. 2. **It protects volunteers:** Insurance companies will no longer be allowed to raise your rates or penalize you just because you volunteer to drive people for a charity. It is currently being reviewed in the Senate.

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SB 439 · Connecticut

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AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND SELF-SERVIC...

The Senate is currently reviewing a proposed law about whether cameras and self-service kiosks (like snack machines) should be allowed in employee break rooms.

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HB 5557 · Connecticut

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AN ACT CONCERNING A PLAN TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY ...

This bill covers three main goals: 1. **Updating terms:** It aims to modernize the legal definition of "intellectual disability." 2. **Improving ASL:** It creates a group to study and improve how American Sign Language is taught. 3. **Better transportation:** It creates a group to figure out how to better pay for non-emergency medical rides (like transport to doctor appointments). It is currently being reviewed in the House.

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HB 5485 · Connecticut

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AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING STUDY.

This bill proposes a study to find ways to help people with disabilities make their own life decisions with the support of friends or family, rather than losing their independence to a legal guardian. It is currently being reviewed by the House.

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SB 307 · Connecticut

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AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S RECO...

This bill does two main things: * **Business Laws:** It updates state laws about businesses and the economy based on suggestions from the Department of Economic and Community Development. * **Fair Financial Aid:** It stops public colleges from reducing their own grants just because a student wins a private scholarship. This ensures students get to keep the extra money they earned. **Status:** It is currently being debated in the Senate.

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HB 5383 · Connecticut

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AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AN...

This is a "housekeeping" bill. It fixes minor typos and clarifies wording in labor laws, but it doesn't change how the laws actually work. It is currently being reviewed by the House.

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HB 5145 · Connecticut

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AN ACT REQUIRING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY COMMISSION TO REPORT ON THE ...

This bill requires the government agency that oversees utilities to explain the rules for how a water company is allowed to go out of business.

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HB 5373 · Connecticut

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AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO...

This bill proposes updates to insurance laws based on recommendations from the state Insurance Department. It is currently being reviewed by the House of Representatives.

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SB 417 · Connecticut

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AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO DEVE...

A new bill is being considered in the Senate that would require the state government to create a plan to help small businesses learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI).

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HB 5467 · Connecticut

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AN ACT CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF A DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY D...

This bill would assign a specific person at the state’s business department to act as a "personal helper" for small business owners. Their job would be to guide owners through government paperwork and help them navigate state requirements. It is currently being debated in the House of Representatives.

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HB 5222 · Connecticut

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AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION, CANNABIS, DATA PRIVACY, FIRE INSPECTIO...

The House is currently considering a "catch-all" bill that tackles several different issues at once. If it passes, it will set new rules for: * **Technology:** Regulating Artificial Intelligence and protecting your private data online. * **Safety:** Updating fire inspection requirements and managing marijuana rules. * **Legal Protections:** Stopping consumer scams and increasing penalties for property damage (vandalism).

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HB 5333 · Connecticut

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AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE, A WORK...

This proposed law covers three main goals: * **Fishing rules:** Updating the regulations for catching striped bass. * **Wildlife protection:** Creating a special group to focus on conservation efforts. * **Helping fish travel:** Creating a clear process for building "fish passages" (structures like fish ladders that help fish swim past dams and other barriers). The bill is currently being reviewed by the House of Representatives.

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Connecticut Bills & Legislation (2026)

Explore Connecticut state bills from the 2026 legislative session, with plain-language summaries, nonpartisan impact analysis, current status, and official sources.

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