HB 5164 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF FUNDS IN THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUND.

HB 5164 changes how Connecticut allocates funds from its Tobacco Settlement Fund. Starting July 1, 2026, it requires $12 million annually (until 2025) and $32 million annually (from 2027 onward) to be directed to the Tobacco and Health Trust Fund for tobacco prevention and control programs. The remaining funds from the settlement are allocated to the state’s General Fund. This aligns with CDC-recommended funding levels for tobacco control initiatives, directly affecting public health programs aimed at reducing tobacco use.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Apr 14, 2026

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Raised Bill → PH Joint Favorable Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was formally adopted as a joint substitute version, moving from a committee referral stage to a favorable substitute. The most significant substantive change involves a correction to the fiscal year timeline for tobacco settlement fund disbursements, shifting the specific allocation year from 2025 to 2026. Additionally, the annual funding amount allocated to the Tobacco and Health Trust Fund was increased from twelve million dollars to thirty-two million dollars starting in the 2027 fiscal year.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding funding distribution was modified to align with the corrected fiscal year and increased funding levels.

FISCAL

The fiscal year for the initial specific disbursement from the Tobacco Settlement Fund was changed from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

The annual disbursement amount to the Tobacco and Health Trust Fund was increased from twelve million dollars to thirty-two million dollars, effective the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

TECHNICAL

The bill status was updated from a 'Raised Bill' referred to a committee to a 'PH Joint Favorable Substitute', indicating legislative approval and readiness for final passage.

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Committee

Apr 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Joint Favorable

lower

Apr 7, 2026

Lower · Passed

REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding

lower

Mar 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

lower

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors