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ConnecticutHB 054062026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT CONCERNING ASSORTED MEASURES RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE HEROISM OF VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND MAKING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATED TO VETERANS' AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.
Sponsored By: Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee
Signed by Governor
Summary
To make minor and technical revisions to a statute concerning ribbons and medals awarded to certain veterans and armed forces reservists with wartime service.
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8 provisions identified: 8 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Dental help for eligible Connecticut veterans
Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible Connecticut veterans can apply for dental help. The program covers up to $3,000 in services per veteran each calendar year, with total costs capped at $1 million per fiscal year. Applicants must live in Connecticut, have a service-connected disability rating below 100%, have household income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level, and not receive VA dental care. The administrator must approve treatment plans first; insurance must be billed before the fund. Implants, fixed bridges, orthodontics, cosmetic care, and telehealth are not covered. Approval lasts two years, and veterans can reapply.
Faster early help after military moves
Beginning July 1, 2026, Connecticut must help certain children keep early intervention services after a military move. The child must have had a service plan through another state or territory’s early intervention system. Connecticut must transfer records, address needed assessments, and hold a meeting to make a written service plan within 45 days after referral.
Lower license fees for veterans
Beginning October 1, 2026, veterans verified by Connecticut can get the $84 fee waived for an original driver’s license and the $28 fee waived for an identity card. The identity-card waiver applies to verified veterans, not only veterans who are blind.
More time for service renewals
Beginning October 1, 2026, qualifying members called to active service in a U.S. state's armed forces have 90 days after release to renew a driver’s license or vehicle registration, or complete an emissions inspection, without late fees. The deadline was 60 days.
Tax breaks for Guard and honor guard pay
Connecticut taxpayers can subtract qualifying pay for serving on an honor guard at a funeral from state taxable income. Starting with tax years beginning January 1, 2027, taxpayers can also subtract National Guard pay for ordered active service, to the extent it is included in federal income. The law does not set a dollar cap for either subtraction.
Bilingual support for veterans and service members
Beginning October 1, 2026, Connecticut keeps the Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut commemorative account separate from the General Fund. The account supports bilingual services and assistance for Connecticut veterans and armed-forces members. The law does not set a new funding amount.
State emergency reserve for military response
Beginning July 1, 2026, Connecticut has an account for emergency-response costs when federal funds are not immediately available. The Treasurer must transfer $500,000 to the account for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The Governor must approve each use in consultation with the emergency services commissioner.
More online guidance for veterans
Starting July 1, 2026, Connecticut must post warnings about unrecognized claims agents and links to federal tools for checking or reporting them. The notice must warn veterans not to share VA or bank login details. Starting October 1, 2026, the state must also post resource lists, train veterans’ service officers on benefits and community services, and include issues unique to women veterans. Municipal veterans courses must run at least twice a year. Listed veterans’ charities must provide their latest complete IRS Form 990 and proof of tax-exempt status; the state must post approved groups’ websites and application rules and may remove a group for good cause.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Aimee Berger-Girvalo
Democratic • House
Bob Godfrey
Democratic • House
Christie M. Carpino
Republican • House
Christopher Poulos
Democratic • House
Craig C. Fishbein
Republican • House
Dave W. Yaccarino
Republican • House
David Rutigliano
Republican • House
Dominique Johnson
Democratic • House
Donna Veach
Republican • House
Gary A. Turco
Democratic • House
Heather S. Somers
Republican • Senate
Hector Arzeno
Democratic • House
Henry J. Genga
Democratic • House
Hilda E. Santiago
Democratic • House
Hubert D. Delany
Democratic • House
Irene M. Haines
Republican • House
Iris N Sanchez
Democratic • House
Jaime S. Foster
Democratic • House
Jason Buchsbaum
Republican • House
Jason Perillo
Republican • Senate
John A. Kissel
Republican • Senate
Joseph H. Zullo
Republican • House
Kaitlyn Shake
Democratic • House
Kara Rochelle
Democratic • House
Kathy Kennedy
Republican • House
Kenneth Gucker
Democratic • House
Kerry S. Wood
Democratic • House
Larry B. Butler
Democratic • House
Laurie Sweet
Democratic • House
Mark W. Anderson
Republican • House
Martin Foncello
Republican • House
Michael "MJ" Shannon
Democratic • House
Michael D. Quinn
Democratic • House
Nicholas Menapace
Democratic • House
Nick Gauthier
Democratic • House
Patricia A. Dillon
Democratic • House
Patrick E. Callahan
Republican • House
Patrick S. Boyd
Democratic • House
Paul Cicarella
Republican • Senate
Ronald A. Napoli
Democratic • House
Saud Anwar
Democratic • Senate
Savet Constantine
Democratic • House
Stephen G. Harding
Republican • Senate
Tami Zawistowski
Republican • House
Tammy Nuccio
Republican • House
Tim Ackert
Republican • House
Tina Courpas
Republican • House
Tom Delnicki
Republican • House
Tony Hwang
Republican • Senate
Tony J. Scott
Republican • House
William Heffernan
Democratic • House
William Pizzuto
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/20/2026
FIN Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/10/2026
House Roll Call Vote 67 AS AMENDED
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/10/2026
VA Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
Senate Roll Call Vote 266
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/10/2026
House Roll Call Vote 66 HOUSE AMD A
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
5/26/2026legislatureTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
5/15/2026legislatureTransmitted to the Secretary of State
5/15/2026legislaturePublic Act 26-35
5/14/2026legislatureOn Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
5/4/2026legislatureSenate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
5/4/2026SenateSenate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
5/4/2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
4/21/2026SenateNo New File by Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
4/21/2026legislatureReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/20/2026legislatureFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/20/2026legislatureJoint Favorable
4/20/2026legislatureImmediate Transmittal
4/15/2026legislatureReferred by Senate to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
4/15/2026SenateFile Number 611
4/13/2026legislatureSenate Calendar Number 370
4/13/2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
4/13/2026SenateHouse Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
4/9/2026HouseHouse Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 3953
4/9/2026HouseFile Number 167
3/25/2026legislatureHouse Calendar Number 142
3/25/2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
3/25/2026HouseReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/25/2026legislatureReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/24/26 5:00 PM
3/19/2026legislatureFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/11/2026legislature
Bill Text
Public Act No. 26-35
5/14/2026
File No. 611
4/13/2026
File No. 167
3/25/2026
FIN Joint Favorable
3/10/2026
VA Joint Favorable Substitute
3/10/2026
Raised Bill
2/26/2026
Bill Analysis For File Copy 167
Bill Analysis For File Copy 611
Bill Analysis for HB-5406, as amended by House "A"
FIN Joint Fav. Rpt
FIN Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
Fiscal Note For File Copy 167
Fiscal Note For File Copy 611
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 3906 (Reduces Cost In Bill)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 3943 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 3953 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for HB-5406, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 3953)
House LCO Amendment #3906 (J)
House LCO Amendment #3943 (J)
House Roll Call Vote 66 HOUSE AMD A
House Roll Call Vote 67 AS AMENDED
House Schedule A LCO# 3953 (J)
Senate Roll Call Vote 266
Summary for Public Act No. 26-35
VA Joint Fav. Rpt
VA Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
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