# Connecticut HB 05003: AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE. Connecticut HB 05003, AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Labor and Public Employees Committee; status signed, last action 2026-05-11 (Signed by the Governor); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05003-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Connecticut HB 05003 - State: Connecticut - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE. - Status: signed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2026-02-26 - Last action: 2026-05-11, Signed by the Governor - Sponsor: Labor and Public Employees Committee - Cosponsors: 47 - Subjects: labor and public employees - Touches household money: yes - Roll calls: 10 (0 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 36 ## Summary To increase workforce development efforts and improve working conditions in the state. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - $100,000 for families of fallen officers: benefit, high. The law provides a one-time $100,000 payment to the surviving family of a covered correction officer or investigator killed in the line of duty. The Comptroller pays one benefit per death after a family member gives notice. Payments depend on available funds and are made in the order notices arrive… - Health coverage for worker survivors: benefit, high. Eligible survivors of a first responder or unpaid volunteer firefighter killed in the line of duty can continue partnership-plan health coverage for one year, with annual renewals for up to five years. Eligible spouses and children of certain public safety workers can also receive group health cove… - Full pay after assaults at work: benefit, high. Starting October 1, 2026, covered health care and education workers, and certain students, can receive workers’ compensation equal to 100% of average weekly earnings after a qualifying work assault causes incapacity. The usual weekly benefit cap does not apply. Qualifying medical costs and lost pay… - Homebuying help for first responders: benefit, medium. Starting January 1, 2027, eligible first responders can apply for homebuying help, such as down-payment assistance, for a principal home in the community they serve. Firefighters and emergency medical workers must be certified or licensed and currently employed by a Connecticut fire or emergency se… - Property tax relief for first responder families: benefit, medium. Starting October 1, 2026, a town may reduce or erase property taxes on the main home of a qualifying surviving spouse or domestic partner of a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician who died while on duty. The town must choose to offer this relief, and the amount depends on th… - Cannabis workers get minimum wage: benefit, medium. Beginning October 1, 2026, cannabis businesses cannot count workers’ tips toward the minimum wage. Covered employers must pay employees at least the state minimum fair wage. - Guard members pay fewer college fees: benefit, medium. Starting July 1, 2027, eligible Connecticut Army and Air National Guard members do not pay covered mandatory enrollment fees. Members must be in good standing and enrolled or accepted in an eligible degree program. Community college coverage is for undergraduate programs; state universities and UCo… - More job protection during contract changes: benefit, medium. Beginning July 1, 2027, eligible workers at covered locations generally must receive a 90-day job transition when service contracts end or properties change hands. Workers usually must work at least 16 hours a week, have served the location for at least 60 days, and have worked there during the 90… - More pay information for job seekers: benefit, medium. Starting October 1, 2026, employers must include pay or a pay range and general benefits information in job ads. For jobs without an ad, applicants must receive that information when they ask, before pay discussions, or before an offer. Employees must receive it when hired, when their job changes,… - More ways to recover construction wages: benefit, medium. For covered construction contracts signed on or after January 1, 2027, contractors share responsibility for unpaid wages owed by subcontractors to their workers. Workers or labor organizations can sue the subcontractor, contractor, or both. A worker usually must give a contractor 30 days’ notice be… - Workers protected from repayment notes: benefit, medium. Beginning October 1, 2026, employers cannot require workers or job applicants to sign an agreement to repay the employer if they leave before a set time. This includes covered training repayment agreements. Notes signed on or after that date are void, regardless of employer size. Exceptions include… - Workers’ compensation covers some commutes: benefit, medium. Starting October 1, 2026, some state and municipal public works employees are covered by workers’ compensation during direct trips between home and duty. This applies to workers who take off-duty emergency calls, must report when nonessential workers are excused, or have worked at least two consecu… - Educators get private-sector placements: benefit, low. The state must establish a two-year program for certified educators to learn through placements with private employers by January 1, 2028. For the school years beginning July 1, 2028, and July 1, 2029, priority goes to educators in alliance districts or teaching subjects related to science, technol… - Fairer hearing rules for teachers: benefit, low. Starting July 1, 2026, the review standard for firing a tenured teacher must match the standard for other discipline in the teacher’s union agreement. Tenured teachers can request a termination hearing within 10 calendar days of written notice; the teacher and superintendent choose an impartial hea… - More breaks and space for nursing workers: benefit, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, workers can take reasonable breaks, in addition to scheduled breaks, to breastfeed or express breast milk. Employers must make reasonable efforts to provide a private space near the work area, with refrigeration access and an electrical outlet, unless doing so would cause… - More career connections for students: benefit, low. Starting October 1, 2026, regional workforce boards must include a navigator to connect adult education participants and public high school students in grades 9 through 12 with career opportunities. These can include internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and credentials. - More job help for Guard members: benefit, low. Starting January 1, 2027, Connecticut must hold an annual job fair for current and former National Guard members. The state must also promote and improve Guard employment help using existing resources. A state webpage will list job training, career counseling, and other employment resources, and Ve… - More retirement options for some town workers: benefit, low. Starting October 1, 2026, a municipality outside the Municipal Employees’ Retirement Fund can offer eligible employees another retirement option. Employees eligible for service retirement can choose to participate for up to five years. The municipality’s actuary must certify that the plan is not ex… - New pay and education plans for public safety: benefit, low. By July 1, 2027, UConn must create a hiring and retention program for its special police and fire workers. It must set salary schedules for future negotiations and create an education benefit that may cover eligible dependents with trustee approval. The law also requires job classifications for UCo… - Optional payroll deductions for school dues: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, school boards and employee representatives can negotiate payroll deductions for union dues, initiation fees, and service fees. Employees choose whether to use the deductions. A service fee cannot exceed the dues uniformly required of union members. - Workers can review discipline evidence: benefit, low. Starting July 1, 2026, covered employees and their organizations can access monitoring evidence used in a proposed disciplinary action. They must sign a confidentiality agreement and keep recordings and images private, except when needed to defend the employee or as required by law. The departments… - Workers get clearer disability notices: benefit, low. Starting October 1, 2026, employers must give workers written information about disability accommodation rights. New employees get notice when they start; current employees must get it within 120 days. Workers who tell their employer they have a disability must get notice within 10 days. The Labor… - Grants for junior firefighter programs: benefit, low. The State Fire Administrator must create grants for junior firefighter programs run by volunteer fire departments. Departments must apply using state forms and procedures. The law does not set a grant amount or start date. - Statewide crisis response for mental health: benefit, low. By January 1, 2027, state police must expand a crisis response program across Connecticut. The program includes officer training, coordination with mental health professionals, and referrals to mental health services. It creates a statewide response pathway but does not guarantee an individual serv… - Grants support nursing assistant training: benefit, low. Starting with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the state must provide grants, within available appropriations, to organizations training prospective certified nursing assistants in greater Hartford and rural communities. Federal rural health funds must support rural programs when possible. The… - Minimum wage rules exclude some players: cost, medium. Beginning October 1, 2026, minor league baseball players with a playing contract who are paid under a collective bargaining agreement are excluded from Connecticut’s minimum wage law. - Fewer damages for pay violations: cost, low. Starting October 1, 2026, workers and job applicants can no longer seek punitive damages for violations of the state’s pay-transparency law. They can still seek compensatory damages, legal fees and costs, and other legal or equitable relief. - Companies must remove double poles: cost, low. Electric and telephone companies must remove double utility poles that existed on January 1, 2027, by January 1, 2029. A company that misses the deadline may face a fine of up to $100 per violation for each day it continues. The state authority must also develop a contract rule for damage during po… - First responders gain tuition help: mixed, medium. Starting July 1, 2027, qualifying first responders and some state fire school students can receive tuition waivers at Connecticut State Community College and state universities. First responders must submit an employer certification and be enrolled or accepted at the school. Police, firefighters, a… - New unemployment rules for paraeducators: mixed, medium. Starting July 1, 2026, an offer to return as a paraeducator must pay at least 90% of the prior school year’s total wages to count as reasonable assurance. The offer must be for the same kind of work, not depend on conditions the employer controls, and make it highly probable the work will happen. C… - Safer crane work, with new penalties: mixed, medium. Starting October 1, 2026, state officials can stop unsafe crane or lifting work until a violation is fixed and a release is issued. A person served with an order can request a hearing in writing within 10 days. The board can also fine someone up to $1,000 per day for each violation involving unlice… - Stronger records for public works wages: mixed, medium. Starting October 1, 2026, covered public works employers must keep daily worker sign-in and sign-out records and submit them weekly. The records are public, and failing to file can bring a fine of up to $500, up to three months in jail, or both. For covered projects, the state also uses the journey… - Faster utility pole transfers: mixed, low. Starting July 1, 2027, pole custodians must notify users within 72 hours after planned work starts or emergency work ends. Users have 20 days to move equipment for jobs covering 50 or fewer poles, or 45 days for larger jobs; electric and telephone companies have 45 days to move their own equipment.… - Stricter crane rules for operators: mixed, low. Starting October 1, 2026, state officials can inspect crane licenses, registrations, and work agreements. Tree-care work loses certain exemptions from crane rules, and violations can bring fines up to $5,000 per violation per day. Violating a stop-work order brings a $5,000 fine for each day after… - New standards for employer internships: mixed, low. The state higher education boards must set internship standards by October 1, 2026, including at least six of eight career-readiness skills. By January 1, 2027, they must create online employer training. By July 1, 2027, Charter Oak State College must offer the course and give successful employers… - Restaurants can sell more lobsters: mixed, low. Food businesses can sell certain lobsters from outside Management Area 6 if they meet the size rules where they came from. Businesses must keep records of the lobsters’ origin and quantity for six months and provide them to law enforcement on request. Seafood dealers must give the required document… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Labor and Public Employees Committee - Cosponsor: Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Anne M. Hughes (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Anthony L. Nolan (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Aundre Bumgardner (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Bob Godfrey (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Bobby G. Gibson (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Daniel Gaiewski (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Derell Wilson (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Farley Santos (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Frank Smith (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Gary A. Turco (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Herron Gaston (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Hilda E. Santiago (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Hubert D. Delany (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Iris N Sanchez (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Jaime S. Foster (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: James Sanchez (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Jane M. Garibay (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Jillian Gilchrest (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: John A. Kissel (Republican), Senate - Cosponsor: Joshua M. Hall (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Juan R. Candelaria (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Julie Kushner (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Kai J. Belton (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Kaitlyn Shake (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Kara Rochelle (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Kate Farrar (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Kenneth Gucker (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Kevin Brown (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Laurie Sweet (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Marcus Brown (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Michael "MJ" Shannon (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Michael D. Quinn (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Michael DiGiovancarlo (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Nicholas Menapace (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Nick Gauthier (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Patricia A. Dillon (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Patricia Billie Miller (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Rebecca Martinez (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Roland J. Lemar (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Ronald A. Napoli (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Sarah Keitt (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Steven Winter (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Tammy R. Exum (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Tom Delnicki (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Toni E. Walker (Democratic), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-04-13 | House | APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) | pass | | | | | 2026-03-17 | Senate | Senate Roll Call Vote 227 | pass | | | | | 2026-03-17 | Senate | Senate Roll Call Vote 225 | pass | | | | | 2026-03-17 | Senate | Senate Roll Call Vote 224 | pass | | | | | 2026-03-17 | Senate | Senate Roll Call Vote 222 | pass | | | | | 2026-03-17 | House | House Roll Call Vote 120 AS AMENDED | pass | | | | | 2026-03-17 | Senate | Senate Roll Call Vote 226 | pass | | | | | 2026-03-17 | House | LAB Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) | pass | | | | | 2026-03-17 | Senate | Senate Roll Call Vote 223 | pass | | | | | 2026-03-17 | House | House Roll Call Vote 119 HOUSE AMD B | pass | | | | ## Bill text - Public Act No. 26-12, 2026-05-04: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/ACT/PA/PDF/2026PA-00012-R00HB-05003-PA.PDF) - File No. 745, 2026-04-29: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FC/PDF/2026HB-05003-R000745-FC.PDF) - File No. 709, 2026-04-21: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FC/PDF/2026HB-05003-R000709-FC.PDF) - File No. 400, 2026-04-02: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FC/PDF/2026HB-05003-R000400-FC.PDF) - APP Joint Favorable Substitute, 2026-03-17: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R02-HB.PDF) - LAB Joint Favorable Substitute, 2026-03-17: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R01-HB.PDF) - Raised Bill, 2026-02-26: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R00-HB.PDF) - APP Joint Fav. Rpt: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/JFR/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R00APP-JFR.PDF) - APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R00APP-CV36-TS.PDF) - Bill Analysis For File Copy 400: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026HB-05003-R000400-BA.PDF) - Bill Analysis For File Copy 709: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026HB-05003-R010709-BA.PDF) - Bill Analysis For File Copy 745: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026HB-05003-R020745-BA.PDF) - Bill Analysis for HB-5003, as amended by House "A": [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026HB-05003-R02-BA.PDF) - Fiscal Note For File Copy 400: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026HB-05003-R000400-FN.PDF) - Fiscal Note For File Copy 709: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026HB-05003-R010709-FN.PDF) - Fiscal Note For File Copy 745: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026HB-05003-R020745-FN.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4793 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04793-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4801 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04801-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4803 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04803-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4804 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04804-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4805 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04805-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4806 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04806-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4814 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04814-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4817 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04817-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4833 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04833-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4978 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04978-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4985 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04985-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5544 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05544-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5545 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05545-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5546 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05546-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5547 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05547-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5548 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05548-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5550 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05550-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5551 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05551-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5555 (Future Savings): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05555-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5556 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05556-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5569 (Revenue Loss): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05569-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5571 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05571-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5577 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05577-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5578 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05578-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5582 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05582-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5586 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05586-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5588 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05588-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5589 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05589-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5591 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05591-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5595 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05595-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5641 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05641-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for HB-5003, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 4985): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026HB-05003-R02-FN.PDF) - House LCO Amendment #4793 (D): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04793-R00-AMD.pdf) - House LCO Amendment #4801 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04801-R00-AMD.pdf) - House LCO Amendment #4803 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04803-R00-AMD.pdf) - House LCO Amendment #4804 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04804-R00-AMD.pdf) - House LCO Amendment #4805 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04805-R00-AMD.pdf) - House LCO Amendment #4806 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04806-R00-AMD.pdf) - House LCO Amendment #4814 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04814-R00-AMD.pdf) - House LCO Amendment #4817 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04817-R00-AMD.pdf) - House LCO Amendment #4833 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04833-R00-AMD.pdf) - House LCO Amendment #4863 (D): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04863-R00-AMD.pdf) - House Roll Call Vote 119 HOUSE AMD B: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/H/PDF/2026HV-00119-R00HB05003-HV.PDF) - House Roll Call Vote 120 AS AMENDED: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/H/PDF/2026HV-00120-R00HB05003-HV.PDF) - House Schedule A LCO# 4985 (D): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00HA-AMD.pdf) - House Schedule B LCO# 4985 (D): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00HB-AMD.pdf) - LAB Joint Fav. Rpt: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/JFR/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R00LAB-JFR.PDF) - LAB Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R00LAB-CV56-TS.PDF) - Senate LCO Amendment #5545 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05545-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5547 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05547-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5548 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05548-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5551 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05551-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5555 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05555-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5556 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05556-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5569 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05569-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5571 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05571-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5582 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05582-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5586 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05586-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5588 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05588-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5589 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05589-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5591 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05591-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5595 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05595-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #5641 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05641-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate Roll Call Vote 222: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00222-R00HB05003-SV.PDF) - Senate Roll Call Vote 223: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00223-R00HB05003-SV.PDF) - Senate Roll Call Vote 224: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00224-R00HB05003-SV.PDF) - Senate Roll Call Vote 225: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00225-R00HB05003-SV.PDF) - Senate Roll Call Vote 226: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00226-R00HB05003-SV.PDF) - Senate Roll Call Vote 227: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00227-R00HB05003-SV.PDF) - Senate Schedule A LCO# 5544 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00SA-AMD.pdf) - Senate Schedule B LCO# 5577 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00SB-AMD.pdf) - Senate Schedule C LCO# 5546 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00SC-AMD.pdf) - Senate Schedule D LCO# 5578 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00SD-AMD.pdf) - Senate Schedule E LCO# 5550 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00SE-AMD.pdf) - Summary for Public Act No. 26-12: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/SUM/PDF/2026SUM00012-R03HB-05003-SUM.PDF) ## Related bills - SB 00484: AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRACTED DRIVING AND THE SAFE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A HIGHWAY WORK ZONE. (signed) - SB 00488: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE TREASURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM AND SECOND INJURY FUND. (signed) - SB 00475: AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH OPERATIONS. (signed) - SB 00444: AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES TO SERVE ON MUNICIPAL BOARDS OF FINANCE. (signed) - SB 00400: AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE COURT OPERATIONS. (signed) - SB 00391: AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR WOMEN COMMITTED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECT… (signed) ## Sources - [Public Act No. 26-12 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/ACT/PA/PDF/2026PA-00012-R00HB-05003-PA.PDF) - [File No. 745 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FC/PDF/2026HB-05003-R000745-FC.PDF) - [File No. 709 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FC/PDF/2026HB-05003-R000709-FC.PDF) - [File No. 400 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FC/PDF/2026HB-05003-R000400-FC.PDF) - [APP Joint Favorable Substitute (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R02-HB.PDF) - [LAB Joint Favorable Substitute (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R01-HB.PDF) - [Raised Bill (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R00-HB.PDF) - [APP Joint Fav. Rpt (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/JFR/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R00APP-JFR.PDF) - [APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R00APP-CV36-TS.PDF) - [Bill Analysis For File Copy 400 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026HB-05003-R000400-BA.PDF) - [Bill Analysis For File Copy 709 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026HB-05003-R010709-BA.PDF) - [Bill Analysis For File Copy 745 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026HB-05003-R020745-BA.PDF) - [Bill Analysis for HB-5003, as amended by House "A" (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026HB-05003-R02-BA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note For File Copy 400 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026HB-05003-R000400-FN.PDF) - [Fiscal Note For File Copy 709 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026HB-05003-R010709-FN.PDF) - [Fiscal Note For File Copy 745 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026HB-05003-R020745-FN.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4793 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04793-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4801 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04801-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4803 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04803-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4804 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04804-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4805 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04805-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4806 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04806-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4814 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04814-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4817 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04817-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4833 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04833-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4978 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04978-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4985 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO04985-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5544 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05544-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5545 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05545-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5546 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05546-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5547 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05547-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5548 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05548-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5550 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05550-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5551 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05551-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5555 (Future Savings) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05555-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5556 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05556-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5569 (Revenue Loss) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05569-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5571 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05571-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5577 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05577-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5578 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05578-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5582 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05582-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5586 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05586-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5588 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05588-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5589 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05589-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5591 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05591-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5595 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05595-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5641 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00LCO05641-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for HB-5003, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 4985) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026HB-05003-R02-FN.PDF) - [House LCO Amendment #4793 (D) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04793-R00-AMD.pdf) - [House LCO Amendment #4801 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04801-R00-AMD.pdf) - [House LCO Amendment #4803 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04803-R00-AMD.pdf) - [House LCO Amendment #4804 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04804-R00-AMD.pdf) - [House LCO Amendment #4805 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04805-R00-AMD.pdf) - [House LCO Amendment #4806 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04806-R00-AMD.pdf) - [House LCO Amendment #4814 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04814-R00-AMD.pdf) - [House LCO Amendment #4817 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04817-R00-AMD.pdf) - [House LCO Amendment #4833 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04833-R00-AMD.pdf) - [House LCO Amendment #4863 (D) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04863-R00-AMD.pdf) - [House Roll Call Vote 119 HOUSE AMD B (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/H/PDF/2026HV-00119-R00HB05003-HV.PDF) - [House Roll Call Vote 120 AS AMENDED (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/H/PDF/2026HV-00120-R00HB05003-HV.PDF) - [House Schedule A LCO# 4985 (D) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00HA-AMD.pdf) - [House Schedule B LCO# 4985 (D) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00HB-AMD.pdf) - [LAB Joint Fav. Rpt (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/JFR/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R00LAB-JFR.PDF) - [LAB Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/H/PDF/2026HB-05003-R00LAB-CV56-TS.PDF) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5545 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05545-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5547 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05547-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5548 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05548-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5551 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05551-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5555 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05555-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5556 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05556-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5569 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05569-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5571 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05571-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5582 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05582-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5586 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05586-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5588 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05588-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5589 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05589-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5591 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05591-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5595 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05595-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #5641 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO05641-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate Roll Call Vote 222 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00222-R00HB05003-SV.PDF) - [Senate Roll Call Vote 223 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00223-R00HB05003-SV.PDF) - [Senate Roll Call Vote 224 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00224-R00HB05003-SV.PDF) - [Senate Roll Call Vote 225 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00225-R00HB05003-SV.PDF) - [Senate Roll Call Vote 226 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00226-R00HB05003-SV.PDF) - [Senate Roll Call Vote 227 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00227-R00HB05003-SV.PDF) - [Senate Schedule A LCO# 5544 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00SA-AMD.pdf) - [Senate Schedule B LCO# 5577 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00SB-AMD.pdf) - [Senate Schedule C LCO# 5546 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00SC-AMD.pdf) - [Senate Schedule D LCO# 5578 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00SD-AMD.pdf) - [Senate Schedule E LCO# 5550 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05003-R00SE-AMD.pdf) - [Summary for Public Act No. 26-12 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/SUM/PDF/2026SUM00012-R03HB-05003-SUM.PDF) ## Related - [SB 00484: AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRACTED DRIVING AND THE SAFE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00484-2026) - [SB 00488: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE TREASURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO THE UNCLAI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00488-2026) - [SB 00475: AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH OPERATIONS.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00475-2026) - [SB 00444: AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES TO SERVE ON MUNICIPAL BOARDS OF…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00444-2026) - [SB 00400: AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE COURT OPERATIONS.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00400-2026) - [SB 00391: AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS AND TR…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00391-2026) - [Connecticut bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/connecticut/bills) - [Connecticut state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/connecticut) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05003-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).