AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS.

HB 6848 requires all Connecticut towns, cities, and boroughs (municipalities) to adopt conflict of interest rules for elected and appointed officials by October 1, 2026. Municipalities may use a state-provided model definition (covering personal financial gain/loss from official actions) or create their own policy, excluding decisions affecting the general public. By January 15, 2027, they must submit their policy to the State Ethics Office and post it publicly online or at town halls. This applies to all local officials but exempts municipalities that already have such policies in place before January 1, 2026.