Connecticut Bills

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 6894: AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS.

HB 6894 establishes a new interagency council within the state government to coordinate efforts addressing homelessness. The council, composed of relevant state agencies (like housing, health, and social services departments), must develop and implement a unified statewide strategy for homelessness prevention and housing solutions. This law directly affects state agencies by requiring them to collaborate and share data, rather than operating in isolation. The bill became law as Public Act 25-52 after the governor signed it on June 10, 2025.

Topics ✓ Housing

Pat Dillon (D) M.D. Rahman (D) Eleni DeGraw (D) Lucy Dathan (D) Julie Kushner (D)

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 7162: AN ACT REFORMING THE MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING STATUTES.

HB 7162, now Public Act 25-55 after being signed by the governor on June 10, 2025, reformed state laws governing motor vehicle towing. The bill directly affects towing companies, vehicle owners, and law enforcement agencies by updating regulations around towing procedures, fees, and owner notification requirements. While the specific policy changes aren't detailed in the provided context, the legislation aims to modernize existing towing statutes. As a substantive law enacted into statute, it replaces prior provisions with new requirements for the towing industry. (Note: The provided context lacks specific details about the bill's provisions to describe key mechanisms.)

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SB 9: AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPAL AND STATE PLANNING, AND THE USE OF NEONICOTINOIDS AND SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES.

SB 9 requires municipalities and state agencies to develop climate action plans focused on reducing emissions and adapting to climate impacts. It also bans the sale and use of neonicotinoid pesticides (harmful to bees) and second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (toxic to wildlife) for public and private use. These provisions directly affect local governments, state agencies, and businesses selling or applying these pesticides. The law, now enacted as Public Act 25-33, mandates concrete policy changes in environmental planning and pesticide regulation.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 9, 2025

SB 1317: AN ACT CONCERNING LIENS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE HOUSING CODE.

SB 1317 allows local housing authorities to place liens on properties with unaddressed violations of the housing code, such as safety or structural issues. This directly affects property owners who fail to correct these violations after being notified. The key mechanism requires authorities to file a lien against the property, creating a legal claim that must be resolved before the property can be sold or refinanced. The bill became law on June 9, 2025, after the governor signed it.

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 9, 2025

SB 1379: AN ACT CONFIRMING AND ADOPTING VOLUMES 1 TO 13, INCLUSIVE, OF THE GENERAL STATUTES REVISED TO JANUARY 1, 2025.

SB 1379 formally adopts Volumes 1-13 of the state's General Statutes revised through January 1, 2025, as the official, current version of the state's laws. This procedural bill directly affects all state government operations, courts, and agencies that reference or apply these statutes. It has no policy changes - it simply confirms the revised statutes as legally binding. The bill became effective upon the Governor's signature on June 9, 2025.

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 9, 2025

SB 1328: AN ACT PROHIBITING THE PRIVATE OWNERSHIP, OPERATION OR MANAGEMENT OF STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

SB 1328 prohibits private companies from owning, operating, or managing state-run prisons. It directly affects private prison corporations and state correctional agencies by requiring all correctional facilities to be operated solely by state employees. The bill's key mechanism mandates that any existing private contracts for prison management must be terminated, with the state taking full operational control. This law, now enacted as Public Act 25-32 after being signed by the governor on June 9, 2025, represents a concrete shift toward publicly managed correctional systems.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 9, 2025

HB 7213: AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.

HB 7213 allows minors under 18 to consent to pregnancy-related health care - including contraception, prenatal care, and labor pain management - without parental involvement. It prohibits health care providers from disclosing such care to parents or guardians via bills or other means without the minor's explicit consent. The law also explicitly excludes sterilization from covered services and states that parents cannot be held liable for costs if they weren't informed. This policy change directly affects minors seeking reproductive health services and requires providers to maintain confidentiality unless disclosure is legally required (e.g., mandatory reports to health authorities).

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 9, 2025

SB 1506: AN ACT CONCERNING RACIAL AND ETHNIC IMPACT STATEMENTS.

SB 1506 requires Connecticut state agencies to prepare racial and ethnic impact statements before implementing new regulations or policies. These statements must analyze how proposed rules might differently affect various racial and ethnic groups within the state. The law directly affects all state agencies responsible for creating or modifying regulations, such as those in health, education, or housing. The key mechanism mandates this analysis as a standard step in the rulemaking process, ensuring agencies consider potential disparate impacts before finalizing policies. This is a concrete policy change that shifts agency procedures to include equity assessments.

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 9, 2025

HB 7043: AN ACT CONCERNING FOSTER CARE MAINTENANCE PAYMENTS.

This bill modifies how foster care maintenance payments are calculated and distributed to providers caring for children in state custody. It directly affects foster care agencies, caregivers, and the children in their care by changing the payment structure. The key mechanism updates the formula used to determine these payments, aiming to better align with actual care costs. The bill was signed into law by the governor on June 9, 2025.

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 9, 2025

HB 7132: AN ACT CONCERNING NON-SAFETY-RELATED TRAFFIC STOPS, DRIVING WHILE CONSUMING CANNABIS AND EXCESSIVE RECKLESS DRIVING.

HB 7132 prohibits law enforcement from stopping drivers solely for non-safety-related traffic violations, such as broken taillights or minor equipment issues. It also explicitly prohibits driving while consuming cannabis and establishes penalties for excessive reckless driving, like speeding in school zones. The law directly affects drivers (particularly those using cannabis) and law enforcement officers by restricting stop practices and defining new driving restrictions. As a signed public act (25-19), it now requires police to have safety-related reasons for traffic stops and clarifies cannabis-related driving offenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Transportation

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 9, 2025

HB 7056: AN ACT CONCERNING FIREARM PERMITS AND TRANSFERS.

HB 7056 requires retail firearm sellers (those selling 10+ handguns annually or federally licensed dealers) to obtain a permit from local authorities, which must include proof of a valid pistol permit and compliance with local zoning rules - though personal collection sales are exempt from zoning checks. It also establishes a "temporary state permit" for residents to carry handguns, requiring successful completion of a state-approved safety course (including safe storage instruction) and passing criminal background checks. The law applies directly to firearm sellers, residents applying for carry permits, and tribal law enforcement units in specific cases. Key changes include updated training requirements for permits and exemptions for personal firearm collections.

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 9, 2025

SB 1367: AN ACT PROHIBITING A BAIL BONDSMAN OR AGENT FROM APPREHENDING A PRINCIPAL ON A BOND ON THE PREMISES, GROUNDS OR CAMPUS OF ANY HEALTH CARE FACILITY, SCHOOL, INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP.

This law prohibits bail bond agents from arresting defendants who are on bail at hospitals, schools, colleges, or places of worship. It specifically bans such arrests on the premises, grounds, or campus of these locations. The bill became law after passing the legislature and being signed by the governor on June 9, 2025. It directly affects bail bondsmen and individuals under bail supervision.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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