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Legislative Report


Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:53 AM




Priority Bills

SB 1396
AN ACT CONCERNING EARNED BUT UNPAID WAGE OR SALARY INCOME ADVANCES.

Bill Description:
To establish various requirements concerning earned but unpaid wage or salary income advances.

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

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SB 1450
AN ACT CONCERNING RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF THE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.

Bill Description:
To recruit and retain health care providers in the state.

Substitute Language: SB 1450-PH-Substitute Language

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (7/1)

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SB 10
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE AND PATIENT PROTECTION.

Bill Description:
To: (1) Establish (A) certain reporting requirements and enforcement provisions concerning compliance with mental health and substance use disorder benefit laws, and (B) the parity advancement account; (2) require health carriers to bear the burden of proving that certain health care services under adverse determination or utilization review are not medically necessary; (3) establish certain prohibitions on the use of step therapy for prescription drugs; (4) require health carriers to include certain provisions in contracts with health care providers regarding reimbursement for certain covered health benefits; (5) establish certain requirements concerning stop loss insurance policies for health care or medical benefits under any self-funded employee health benefit plan; (6) establish certain health insurance rate filing requirements and require that the Insurance Commissioner adopt regulations concerning affordability in rate filing; (7) prohibit the use of artificial intelligence to make an adverse determination based on medical necessity; and (8) prohibit any individual or group health insurance policy from imposing (A) arbitrary time limits on reimbursement for general anesthesia services, or (B) unilateral arbitrary limitations on reimbursement for medically necessary ancillary services.

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

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Monitored 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 6913
AN ACT PROHIBITING LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENTS.

Bill Description:
To prohibit long-term care facilities or long-term care facility staff from discriminating against any long-term care facility resident on the basis of such resident's actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or human immunodeficiency virus status.

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (6/3)

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HB 6970
AN ACT CONCERNING ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.

Bill Description:
To implement the recommendations of the Uniform Law Commission concerning the adoption of amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code.

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

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HB 6978
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.

Bill Description:
To implement the Department of Public Health's recommendations regarding various revisions to the public health statutes.

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

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HB 6990
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY AND VIRTUAL CURRENCY WALLETS.

Bill Description:

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (6/23)

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HB 7067
AN ACT CONCERNING AN EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATION PROCESS FOR TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP OF HOSPITALS THAT HAVE FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION, THE ASSESSMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR PROPERTY TAXATION, A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS WHO ARE PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED AND FUNDING OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION EXCESS COST GRANT.

Bill Description:

Recent Action Taken:
Public Act 25-2 (3/12)

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HB 7082
AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE MONEY TRANSMISSION STATUTES, STATE PAYMENTS AND INVESTMENTS IN VIRTUAL CURRENCY AND MINORS' MONEY SHARING APPLICATION ACCOUNTS.

Bill Description:
To (1) define "virtual currency control services vendor", (2) establish requirements for virtual currency money transmission licensees concerning (A) disclosures, (B) receipts, (C) the use of virtual currency under the control of such licensees, and (D) the engagement of other persons to store or hold custody or control of virtual currency for or on behalf of a customer, (3) establish that certain virtual currency held by such licensees shall be deemed to be property interests of any claimants against such licensees, and (4) prohibit the state, and political subdivisions of the state, from (A) accepting or requiring payment in the form of virtual currency, or (B) purchasing, holding, investing in or establishing a reserve of virtual currency.

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

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HB 7129
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER TO MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS OF VOTING TABULATORS AND ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE.

Bill Description:
To allow the Secretary of the State to transfer to municipal officials voting tabulators and accessories purchased by the Secretary.

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (5/19)

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SB 1216
AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS.

Bill Description:
To authorize the use of funds received under the school security infrastructure competitive grant program for the purchase of emergency response communications systems and personal emergency communication devices for school personnel.

Substitute Language: SB 1216-KID-Substitute Language

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

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SB 1234
AN ACT PROHIBITING LIBRARIES FROM AGREEING TO CERTAIN TERMS IN ELECTRONIC BOOK AND DIGITAL AUDIOBOOK LICENSE AGREEMENTS OR CONTRACTS.

Bill Description:
To prohibit libraries in the state from entering into contracts or license agreements with publishers of electronic books and digital audiobooks that contain certain restrictions.

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (5/29)

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SB 1367
AN ACT PROHIBITING A BAIL BONDSMAN OR AGENT FROM APPREHENDING A PRINCIPAL ON A BOND ON THE PREMISES, GROUNDS OR CAMPUS OF ANY HEALTH CARE FACILITY, SCHOOL, INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP.

Bill Description:
To prohibit a bondsman or agent from apprehending a principal on a bond on the premises, grounds or campus of any health care facility, school, institution of higher education or house of worship.

Substitute Language: SB 1367-JUD-Substitute Language

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

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SB 1520
AN ACT CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION RECORDS.

Bill Description:
To apply the exemption for education records to the federal act as it existed on January 3, 2012, the date of the last revision.

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

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SB 1541
AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF THE CORRECTION OMBUDS, DISCLOSURE OF DISCIPLINARY MATTERS OR ALLEGED MISCONDUCT BY A DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION EMPLOYEE, USE OF FORCE AND BODY CAMERAS IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS.

Bill Description:
To (1) lengthen the term of the Correction Ombuds, (2) modify the duties and powers of the Office of the Correction Ombuds, (3) amend the budget process for the Office of the Correction Ombuds, (4) modify provisions concerning use of force in correctional facilities, (5) require the development of a plan for use of body cameras by correctional officers, and (6) permit claimants to be granted permission to sue the state in the case of certain claims by persons who are incarcerated.

Substitute Language: SB 1541-JUD-Substitute Language

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

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HB 5001
AN ACT CONCERNING THE QUALITY AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES IN CONNECTICUT.

Bill Description:
To improve the quality and delivery of special education services.

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (6/23)

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HB 5003
AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION.

Bill Description:
To make use of the Early Childhood Care and Education Fund to fund early care and education programs and initiatives in the state.

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (6/23)

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HB 5019
AN ACT ESTABLISHING EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSUMER BATTERIES.

Bill Description:
To establish an extended producer responsibility program for consumer batteries sold and distributed in the state.

Substitute Language: HB 5019-ENV-Substitute Language

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

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HB 5064
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM FOR AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AND FARMLAND ACCESS PURPOSES.

Bill Description:
To encourage and provide for the retention of agricultural lands for agricultural purposes.

Substitute Language: HB 5064-ENV-Substitute Language

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (7/1)

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HB 6859
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING FIREARM INFORMATION, SECURITY OFFICERS, FIREARM TRANSFERS AND SCHOOL SECURITY GRANTS AND THE FIRE MARSHAL TRAINING COUNCIL, THE COMMISSION ON FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL AND THE CODES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE.

Bill Description:
To implement various recommendations of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection concerning sexual assault evidence, records of cases of juvenile matters involving delinquency proceedings, information identifying seized or recovered firearms, security guards, firearm transfers and school security grants.

Substitute Language: HB 6859-PS-Substitute Language

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

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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 1
AN ACT INCREASING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS, SCHOOLS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION.

Bill Description:
To improve the quality of education for the state's children.

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (6/23)

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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 4
AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY AFFORDABILITY, ACCESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

Bill Description:
To improve service and reduce costs for electricity ratepayers in the state.

Substitute Language: SB 4-ET-Substitute Language

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (7/1)

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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 1235
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING LOTTERY AND GAMING REGULATION.

Bill Description:
To (1) prohibit lottery ticket resales and ticket courier services, (2) modify the Commissioner of Consumer Protection's disciplinary authority concerning certain gaming licensees, (3) require vendor and affiliate licensees to provide books and records, (4) define and redefine certain terms concerning gaming, (5) modify provisions concerning wagers on sporting events involving Connecticut intercollegiate teams, (6) restrict who may review certain criminal history records checks, (7) prohibit certain advertising, (8) authorize certain bets and wagers on boxing and mixed martial arts, (9) provide that certain persons conducting sweepstakes or promotional drawings shall not allow or facilitate participation in certain real or simulated online casino gaming or sports wagering, (10) provide that any person who engages in professional gambling shall be guilty of a class D felony, and (11) repeal a provision authorizing the commissioner to appoint a director to perform delegated functions.

Substitute Language: SB 1235-GL-Substitute Language

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

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SB 1525
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES TO THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM STATUTES.

Bill Description:
To implement the Teachers' Retirement Board's recommendations for changes to the teachers' retirement system statutes.

Recent Action Taken:
Signed by the Governor (7/1)

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