Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SJ 74: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF FREDRIK HOLMGREN.

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 74) confirms a state claims office decision to dismiss a specific claim filed by Fredrik Holmgren against the state. It does not create new law or affect broader policies - it simply formally approves the Claims Commissioner's existing ruling (file #26871) that the claim was invalid. The resolution directly affects only Fredrik Holmgren regarding his particular claim. This is a procedural confirmation, not a substantive policy change.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SJ 76: RESOLUTION GRANTING THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO DISPOSE OF THE CLAIM OF RAIKES DELACRUZ.

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 76) grants the Claims Commissioner an extension until May 6, 2026, to process a specific claim filed by Raikes Delacruz (file number 26611) against the state. It directly affects the Claims Commissioner, who must complete the claim review by the new deadline, and Raikes Delacruz, whose claim will be handled under the extended timeline. The resolution is purely procedural, providing additional time for an existing administrative process without creating new policies or altering legal standards.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SJ 68: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF SEBASTIAN MARTINEZ.

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 68) confirms the Claims Commissioner's dismissal of a claim filed by Sebastian Martinez against the state (file #25193). It is a procedural resolution that formally endorses an existing administrative decision without altering state law or creating new obligations. The resolution directly affects Sebastian Martinez, who had pursued a claim against the state, and the Claims Commissioner's office, which made the initial dismissal ruling. It does not introduce new policies or change legal standards.

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 24, 2025

HB 5474: AN ACT CONCERNING SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND MINORS.

HB 5474 requires social media platforms operating in the state to create an online safety center by January 1, 2026. These centers must provide minors (users under 18) with resources to prevent cyberbullying, identify mental health services, explain how to report harmful behavior, and share educational content about social media's mental health impacts. The bill also mandates that platforms establish a cyberbullying policy detailing how they handle reports of harmful behavior. These requirements apply to all social media platforms with users who are minors in the state, effective October 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 1338: AN ACT CONCERNING MINORS' MONEY SHARING APPLICATION ACCOUNTS.

This bill requires money sharing app providers (like Venmo or Zelle) to verify parental or legal guardian status before allowing minors under 18 to open accounts. Providers must delete a minor’s account and stop processing their data within 15 business days of a request from the minor or their parent/guardian, with a possible 15-day extension for complex cases. It also mandates secure request systems for account deletion and requires providers to share transaction details upon request. Violations are treated as unfair trade practices enforced solely by the Attorney General, with no new state or municipal costs.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 24, 2025

HB 6956: AN ACT CONCERNING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING FUNDS.

HB 6956 changes how Connecticut allocates youth employment and training funds to regional workforce development boards. Instead of using fixed percentages (like 32.5% for Capitol Workforce Partners), it requires funding to be distributed based on each region's proportion of disadvantaged youth, as defined by federal census data. The bill also includes a 15% cap on annual funding reductions for any board, requiring proportional cuts to other boards if a single board's allocation drops more than 15%. This directly affects the five regional workforce boards that receive these funds and serves low-income youth aged 16-21.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 1254: AN ACT ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR WAREHOUSE WORKERS.

SB 1254 requires warehouse employers with 250+ workers at a single facility or 1,000+ across multiple facilities to provide workers with written descriptions of all performance quotas - including potential penalties for not meeting them - before July 1, 2026. It prohibits quotas that interfere with bathroom breaks, meal periods, or paid/unpaid breaks, and bans employers from punishing workers for failing to meet unfair or undisclosed quotas. Employers must also maintain records of individual and aggregated productivity data (e.g., task speeds, material handled) for three years, which workers can request for their personal data and team benchmarks. This law directly affects warehouse workers in covered facilities and their employers, focusing on transparency and workplace safety.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 24, 2025

HB 6904: AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR STRIKING WORKERS.

This bill would allow striking workers to receive unemployment benefits after 14 consecutive days of strike, effective for labor disputes beginning December 14, 2026. Currently, most striking workers are ineligible for benefits during labor disputes. The change applies to workers not involved in the dispute (e.g., non-union employees) or who have not participated in the strike for 14+ days, but excludes situations involving employer lockouts. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, though the eligibility rule starts in 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 7071: AN ACT CONCERNING FAMILIES WITH SERVICE NEEDS.

HB 7071 redefines "family with service needs" to include children aged 7-18 who have run away, are beyond parental control, engaged in certain conduct, or are truant/habitually truant (with specific school defiance or sexual activity provisions). It requires parents/guardians to file written complaints with courts for such cases, triggering referrals to youth services bureaus or family support centers for at least 90 days of services. The bill prohibits dismissing truancy-related complaints filed in April-June and mandates educational evaluations for habitual truants. It directly affects children in these situations, their families, courts, and youth services providers. The law takes effect October 1, 2025.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 21, 2025

SB 1378: AN ACT CONCERNING WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND MANAGEMENT.

SB 1378 requires Connecticut's Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to submit a statewide wildfire danger assessment report by February 1, 2026, including resource recommendations to protect public safety and natural resources. It mandates firefighter and emergency services training on wildfire response, with public access to training details via the department's website. The bill updates existing fire warden authority by replacing outdated statutes (sections 23-36 and 23-39), clarifying fire warden responsibilities, compensation rules for volunteer crews, and emergency powers during declared wildfire crises. These changes directly affect firefighters, volunteer fire companies, forest fire wardens, and state emergency management operations.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 1241: AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF THE CRISIS INITIATIVE PILOT PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

SB 1241 requires the Division of State Police and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to expand the CRISIS Initiative pilot program statewide by January 1, 2026. The program connects individuals experiencing crises to immediate support and recovery services through coordinated intervention. This expansion moves the initiative from a limited pilot to a comprehensive state-wide service, ensuring broader access to crisis response resources across Connecticut. The bill mandates implementation by the specified date but does not alter existing funding or service structures.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 6988: AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS IN THE STATE.

HB 6988 requires Connecticut's Department of Banking to conduct a study on financial transactions within the state. The department must submit a report by January 15, 2026, to the General Assembly's banking committee. This bill does not impose new regulations or costs, as the Department already has the expertise to complete the study without additional state or municipal funding. The study aims to examine financial transaction patterns, with no direct impact on specific individuals or businesses.

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