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Legislative Report


Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:54 AM




Priority Bills

HB 5013
AN ACT ADDING CERTAIN PLANTS TO THE INVASIVE PLANTS LIST.

Bill Description:
To prohibit the sale, use and distribution of certain invasive plants in the state.

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (7/8)

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HB 6249
AN ACT LIMITING APPEALS UNDER THE CONNECTICUT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT.

Bill Description:
To limit who can take an appeal under CEPA for certain residential building permits.

Substitute Language: HB 6249-ENV-Substitute Language

Recent Action Taken:
File Number 680 (4/14)

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HB 6831
AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITIES.

Bill Description:
To (1) provide financial incentives for municipalities that adopt certain transit-oriented development policies, (2) establish the interagency council on housing development, (3) direct the State Responsible Growth Coordinator to establish a fund for the expansion of water and sewerage infrastructure, and (4) allow certain owners of real property to construct an accessory apartment as of right.

Substitute Language: HB 6831-PD-Substitute Language

Recent Action Taken:
Tabled for the Calendar, House (4/25)

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HB 7152
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUBMISSION OF STUDIES AND EVALUATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LAND USE APPLICATIONS.

Bill Description:
To require any person submitting a study or evaluation in connection with a land use application to disclose the author of such study or evaluation, cost of such study or evaluation and any conflict of interest relating to such study or evaluation.

Substitute Language: HB 7152-PD-Substitute Language

Recent Action Taken:
File Number 626 (4/9)

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SB 12
AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT'S HOUSING NEEDS.

Bill Description:
To promote fair and equitable housing opportunities in every community in the state.

Recent Action Taken:
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (5/13)

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SB 611
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM CHARGE FOR CERTAIN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, PERMITS AND REGISTRATIONS.

Bill Description:
To provide that neither the Commissioner of Consumer Protection nor the Department of Consumer Protection may charge certain individuals a license, permit, certification or registration fee in an amount that is greater than one hundred dollars per license, certification, permit or registration year.

Recent Action Taken:
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (5/13)

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SB 1252
AN ACT ESTABLISHING PRIORITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ZONES.

Bill Description:
To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.

Recent Action Taken:
File Number 253 (3/26)

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SB 1466
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING.

Bill Description:
To establish a task force to study issues relating to consumer protection and occupational licensing.

Recent Action Taken:
File Number 583 (4/8)

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Monitored Bills

HB 7148
AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL UNITS.

Bill Description:
To allow the as-of-right development of a residential development or a mixed-use development on any lot that allows for commercial use.

Substitute Language: HB 7148-PD-Substitute Language

Recent Action Taken:
File Number 625 (4/9)

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HB 6993
AN ACT CONCERNING EQUAL COST APPORTIONMENT FOR CERTAIN SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS.

Bill Description:
To allow certain special taxing districts to apportion costs for the maintenance of such district on an equal basis.

Substitute Language: HB 6993-PD-Substitute Language

Recent Action Taken:
File Number 720 (4/16)

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HB 7003
AN ACT CONCERNING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.

Bill Description:
To clarify certain publication requirements of actions or decisions of a planning commission.

Recent Action Taken:
Bill Passed Temporarily (6/4)

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HB 7235
AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS OTHER THAN THE GENERAL FUND.

Bill Description:
To review appropriations from funds other than the General Fund.

Recent Action Taken:
File Number 844 (5/7)

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HB 7287
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR, AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO REVENUE AND OTHER ITEMS IMPLEMENTING THE STATE BUDGET.

Bill Description:

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (6/30)

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SB 3
AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION AND SAFETY.

Bill Description:
To (1) require fee disclosures for consumer goods and services, (2) impose various requirements concerning connected devices, (3) impose various requirements concerning repairs of electronic or appliance products, (4) require each municipality to establish and maintain a ".gov" Internet top-level domain, (5) provide that no supplier shall downsize, or reduce the quantity, amount, weight or size of, any eligible food unless such supplier (A) reduces the price charged for such eligible food by a commensurate amount, or (B) discloses that such supplier has made such downsizing or reduction, (6) authorize the Attorney General to declare and respond to abnormal economic disruptions, (7) prohibit persons from charging unconscionably excessive prices following precipitating events, and (8) modify the procedures applicable to persons who fail to adhere to provisions concerning precipitating events.

Substitute Language: SB 3-GL-Substitute Language

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (6/10)

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SB 9
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPAL AND STATE PLANNING, AND THE USE OF NEONICOTINOIDS AND SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES.

Bill Description:
To provide municipalities certain authorities concerning climate resiliency efforts and restrict the use of neonicotinoids and second-generation rodenticides.

Substitute Language: SB 9-ENV-Substitute Language

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (6/10)

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SB 525
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SELECTION OF CONTRACTORS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.

Bill Description:
To generate job growth and economic development by requiring the state and its agents to give preference to in-state manufacturers, fabricators and erectors.

Substitute Language: SB 525-LAB-Substitute Language

Recent Action Taken:
File Number 479 (4/3)

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SB 1238
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Bill Description:
To make minor and technical revisions to statutes concerning consumer protection.

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (6/9)

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SB 1247
AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE.

Bill Description:
To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.

Recent Action Taken:
File Number 901 (5/12)

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SB 1313
AN ACT INCREASING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITHIN ONE-HALF MILE OF PUBLIC TRANSIT STATIONS.

Bill Description:
To require municipal zoning regulations to authorize a greater density of housing development within one-half mile of a public transit station.

Recent Action Taken:
File Number 255 (3/26)

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SB 1315
AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO ENFORCE CERTAIN BLIGHT REGULATIONS WITHOUT PROVIDING NOTICE OR AN OPPORTUNITY TO REMEDIATE.

Bill Description:
To remove certain notice and opportunity to remediate provisions concerning repeat blight violations.

Substitute Language: SB 1315-PD-Substitute Language

Recent Action Taken:
House Calendar Number 692 (6/4)

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SB 1357
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS STATUTES CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Bill Description:
To implement the Department of Consumer Protection's recommendations regarding (1) public accountancy and certified public accountants, (2) architects and the practice of architecture, (3) real estate licensees, (4) the skilled trades, (5) major contractors, (6) new home construction contractors and the New Home Construction Guaranty Fund, (7) community association managers, (8) closing-out sales, (9) mobile manufactured homes and mobile manufactured home parks, (10) the Commissioner of Consumer Protection's enforcement powers and the enforcement powers of various boards and commissions, (11) pure food and drugs, (12) the Connecticut Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, (13) bakeries, food manufacturing establishments and food warehouses, (14) health clubs, (15) donation bins, (16) acceptance of cash as a form of payment, (17) the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, (18) the Home Solicitation Sales Act, (19) new motor vehicle warranties, (20) automatic renewal and continuous services provisions, and (21) mechanical contractors.

Substitute Language: SB 1357-GL-Substitute Language

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (6/24)

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