Bills & Legislation

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF WAIT TIMES IN HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AND REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF INCREASING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS.

To reduce wait times at hospital emergency departments and require a study of the potential impacts of increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates for emergency department visits.

MD RahmanDemocrat

AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE USE OF COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTORS.

To study the use of combustible gas detectors.

Martha MarxDemocrat

AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN FEDERAL VETERANS' BENEFITS AND INCOME ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

To disregard from income certain federal veterans' benefits when determining eligibility for certain public assistance programs.

Martha MarxDemocrat

AN ACT CONCERNING ABSENCES FOR OBSERVANCE OF A RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY.

To require a student's absence for observance of a widely recognized religious holiday to be counted as an excused absence.

MD RahmanDemocrat

AN ACT REDUCING NONEDUCATION AID TO THE CITY OF HARTFORD.

To reverse the fiscal impact to the state of the debt service agreement between the state and the city of Hartford.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING ALL MUNICIPAL CHILD CARE PROGRAMS TO BE LICENSED BY THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD.

To require all municipal child care programs to have the same licensure and oversight requirements as other non-license exempt child care programs in the state.

Jorge CabreraDemocrat

AN ACT REQUIRING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO ISSUE ANNUAL REPORTS CONCERNING TRANSMISSION PROJECTS.

To require the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to issue an annual report regarding regional and local transmission projects and the impact of each such project on consumer electricity rates.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT ALLOWING OUT-OF-STATE TELEHEALTH PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS IN THIS STATE.

To establish that the requirements for licensure, certification or registration of telehealth providers include out-of-state telehealth providers who are Medicaid-enrolled providers or in-network providers for commercially, fully insured health insurance providing telehealth services to patients.

Ryan FazioRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING BENCHMARKING MEDICAID PAYMENT RATES TO EIGHTY PER CENT OF CORRESPONDING MEDICARE RATES AND ADDING WORK AND TIME LIMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HUSKY D HEALTH PROGRAM.

To increase Medicaid payment rates, reduce state costs and foster efficacy and better outcomes for the HUSKY D health program.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVE-ONLY MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE.

To prohibit the issuance of a drive-only motor vehicle operator's license to a person who cannot provide proof of legal United States residency or a Social Security number.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS.

To (1) include the land on which a dwelling sits, in addition to the dwelling itself, in a certain veterans property tax exemption, and (2) specify which of two disability ratings is necessary to be eligible for such exemption.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENT FOR BUDGET EARMARKS.

To require public hearings for earmarks.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF A FOUR-DAY SCHOOL WEEK AND SCHOOL START TIMES.

To conduct a study to explore the potential advantages of a four-day school week and determine optimal school start times.

Heather S. SomersRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE AND USE OF SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES.

To protect wildlife, ecosystems and the public health from the toxic effects of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.

Christine CohenDemocrat

AN ACT ELIMINATING CERTAIN FACTORS IN DOG LICENSING FEES.

To eliminate the higher dog licensing fee for unspayed or unneutered dogs.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT ALLOWING SPONSORING ASSOCIATIONS TO CREATE MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS.

To allow sponsoring associations to create multiple employer welfare arrangements for purposes of providing health insurance coverage to such sponsoring association's members.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE LAWS IN NEIGHBORING STATES.

To require that the Insurance Department (1) conduct a study evaluating automobile liability insurance laws in neighboring states, including, but not limited to, issues relating to coverage and practices to lower automobile liability insurance premiums, and (2) submit a report of the findings of such study to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to insurance.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT PROHIBITING CERTAIN TREATMENT PRACTICES AND PROMOTING PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR MINORS EXPERIENCING GENDER DYSPHORIA OR INCONGRUENCE.

To ensure that the best interests of minors are protected when experiencing gender dysphoria or incongruence.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE ACCESSIBILITY FOR PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY.

To require that the inventories and action plans mandated by section 19a-490dd of the general statutes are submitted to the Commissioner of Public Health in a timely fashion.

Mike DemiccoDemocrat

AN ACT CONCERNING DEFINITIONS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA PERTAINING TO SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.

To modify the definition of "intellectual disability" and to remove IQ scores as a component of eligibility for state-funded services.

Mike DemiccoDemocrat

AN ACT REPEALING THE STATE MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET ELECTRIFICATION MANDATE.

To reduce the demand on the electric grid by repealing the state motor vehicle fleet electrification mandate.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF A HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION IN THE EDUCATION COST-SHARING GRANT FORMULA.

To revise the education cost-sharing grant formula to hold towns harmless and ensure that no town receives less funding than the total amount the town received for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

Tammy NuccioRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING POLICE ANIMALS AND DOGS.

To protect police animals.

Tammy NuccioRepublican

AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF PLASTIC NIP LIQUOR BOTTLES.

To allow municipalities to prohibit the sale of plastic nip liquor bottles through a vote of their legislative body.

MD RahmanDemocrat

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF ATV AND DIRT BIKE REGISTRATION FEES TO FUND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE TRAILS ON STATE-OWNED PROPERTY.

To provide for the creation of all-terrain vehicle trails on state property.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT ELIMINATING CERTAIN FUNDING FOR THE XL CENTER AND THE CITY OF HARTFORD AND INCREASING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.

To provide funding for school safety programs in all towns and cities in the state by reducing certain state funding for the XL Center and the city of Hartford.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE COST TO THE STATE TO PROVIDE SERVICES BENEFITING UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS.

To study and provide data on the cost of state services and programs provided to undocumented immigrants.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT PROHIBITING STUDENTS WHO ARE BIOLOGICAL MALES FROM COMPETING ON FEMALE-ONLY ATHLETIC TEAMS AND USING FEMALE-ONLY LOCKER ROOMS AND FACILITIES.

To prohibit biological males from participating in girls' sports and accessing girls' locker rooms and bathrooms.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF READING AND LITERACY SCORES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE THREE FOR THE PRIOR THREE YEARS.

To require the submission of a report on the reading and literacy scores of students in grade three for the previous three years.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT WITHDRAWING CONNECTICUT FROM THE AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BY NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE.

To withdraw the state from the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT PREVENTING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON THE READING LEADERSHIP IMPLEMENTATION COUNCIL.

To prevent conflicts of interest on the Reading Leadership Implementation Council.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A PROCESS TO SET SPECIAL EDUCATION TUITION COSTS.

To reduce local special education costs by capping special education tuition using a transparent process.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPEAL OF CALIFORNIA VEHICLE EMISSION STANDARDS AND THE UTILIZATION OF UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY VEHICLE EMISSIONS STANDARDS.

To discontinue the state's use of California vehicle emission standards and establish the state's use of such standards established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR VFW POST 9452 IN THE TOWN OF PRESTON.

To provide funding to the Preston VFW to repair damage caused by a fire.

Heather S. SomersRepublican

AN ACT REPEALING THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS PROGRAM.

To reduce motor vehicle licensing fees and provide transparency in the funding of state parks.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SAFETY DEVICES ON LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAYS.

To save lives, prevent serious injuries and ease traffic congestion by using automated traffic enforcement safety devices on limited access highways.

Mitch BolinskyRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF EXPANDING STATE-FUNDED ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES.

To enhance the range of options for housing and support services for elderly persons.

Mike DemiccoDemocrat

AN ACT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF A WHEELCHAIR REPAIR ADVISORY BOARD.

To improve the timeliness and efficiency of the repair of wheelchairs.

Mike DemiccoDemocrat

AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH TELEHEALTH.

To require health insurance coverage for mental health services provided through telehealth to out-of-state students who reside in this state.

Vincent J. CandeloraRepublican

AN ACT STUDYING THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING AN ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC LANE ON A PORTION OF INTERSTATE ROUTE 84.

To study the feasibility of installing an additional traffic lane on a portion of Interstate Route 84 in order to significantly reduce traffic congestion.

Mitch BolinskyRepublican

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM TO FACILITATE THE EXPANSION OF CERTAIN SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING AND MIDDLE HOUSING.

To establish a grant program to assist municipalities in covering costs related to public infrastructure, in order to facilitate the expansion of deed-restricted single-family housing and middle housing.

Jeff GordonRepublican

AN ACT ELIMINATING THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM.

To eliminate the certificate of need program.

Ryan FazioRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC LOCKS IN SCHOOL CLASSROOMS.

To protect the children and staff in a classroom in the event of a lockdown or emergency.

Martha MarxDemocrat

AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF A NONBINARY MARKER ON BIRTH CERTIFICATES.

To list the sex of the parents and child on birth certificates.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT MAKING SURCHARGES IMPOSED ON MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS OPTIONAL AND LIMITING MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES.

To provide savings to the registrants of motor vehicles in Connecticut.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GARDEN AT YORK CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION.

To establish a garden at the York Correctional Institution to grow produce for the inmates.

Heather S. SomersRepublican

AN ACT EXEMPTING THE COST OF HEADSTONES UP TO A CERTAIN AMOUNT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

To exempt up to two thousand five hundred dollars of the cost of a headstone from the sales and use taxes.

MD RahmanDemocrat