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signed · Connecticut · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5165: AN ACT REQUIRING AN EVALUATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER TO MANAGE HOSPITALS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS OR OPERATIONAL CRISIS.

HB 5165 requires Connecticut's Commissioner of Public Health to evaluate whether the Attorney General should have authority to petition courts for a receiver (a court-appointed manager) to oversee hospitals facing severe financial trouble or operational crises. The commissioner must complete this assessment and submit a report to the legislature by October 1, 2027. This bill does not create new receiver authority but mandates a formal review of the process to determine if it should be implemented. It directly affects hospitals in financial distress or operational crisis by potentially enabling court intervention to stabilize their operations.

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 220: AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT LITERACY, ASPIRING EDUCATORS, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AS PART OF THE WORLD LANGUAGES CURRICULUM AND THE PARAEDUCATOR HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM.

SB 220 requires school districts to create individual reading plans for students in grades 4-9 who scored at Level 1 or 2 on English Language Arts exams or missed growth targets. Each plan must identify specific reading gaps, outline evidence-based interventions (like small-group tutoring with a 4:1 student-to-tutor ratio), and include parent communication. The bill also establishes a state grant program to fund high-dosage tutoring for these students, prioritizing districts in alliance towns or with detailed implementation plans. It updates required reading assessments for kindergarten through grade 3 to include frequent screening and progress monitoring.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5247: AN ACT CONCERNING A TEST BED TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM.

HB 5247 establishes a test bed technologies program to help state agencies evaluate cost-saving technologies through temporary pilot programs. The bill creates an advisory board (with members appointed by the Governor, agency heads, and a nonprofit leader) to review technology proposals, ensuring they are safe, commercially viable, and not developed by businesses already eligible for other state programs. State agencies can run 30-60 day pilot tests using approved technologies, but applicants (technology providers) must cover all costs, provide independent market assessments, and maintain records. The program requires a 2030 report on pilot effectiveness to the legislature, with no mention of changes to the JobsCT tax rebate program in the provided text.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 191: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED THERAPY PILOT PROGRAM.

SB 191 establishes a state-run pilot program for psychedelic-assisted therapy using MDMA and psilocybin, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects qualified patients in Connecticut who are 18+ and meet specific criteria (veterans, retired first responders, or healthcare workers), providing them access to therapy administered by a state-selected medical school. The program requires federal FDA approval under 21 CFR 312 for research purposes and will terminate once MDMA/psilocybin receive DEA approval for medical use. The bill repeals an existing statute and creates a structured framework for this therapeutic pilot program.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5259: AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

HB 5259 requires Connecticut school districts to provide educational services to homeless children and youth in alignment with the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq.). It prohibits school districts from denying enrollment based on residency and guarantees homeless students a hearing if denied accommodations. The bill also ensures unaccompanied homeless youth (those without a parent or guardian) can access their educational and medical records held by the school. These changes directly affect homeless students, their guardians, and school districts across Connecticut.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Housing

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5256: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROCESS FOR INITIATING LOCAL LEGISLATION IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

HB 5256 removes a requirement for local governments to file certified copies of resolution or petition requests with the Secretary of the State before the General Assembly session. Instead, local governments (towns, cities, boroughs) seeking special legislation must now only file these documents with their local clerk. This change simplifies the process for initiating local legislation by eliminating the state-level filing step, effective October 1, 2026. The bill directly affects any municipality requesting special legislation under current law.

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5287: AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATING TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.

HB 5287 makes technical updates to three Connecticut statutes related to municipal planning and development. It revises rules for designating tier IV municipalities (effective October 1, 2026), modifies how Municipal Restructuring Fund money can be used for arbitrators, and updates the definition of "planning region." These changes primarily affect local governments, particularly those classified as tier II, III, or IV municipalities. The bill focuses on clarifying existing statutes rather than creating new policies.

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5282: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONTINUING LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNING THE STATE PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT.

HB 5282 requires state agencies to align major projects costing over $1 million (up from $200,000) with Connecticut's State Plan of Conservation and Development. This affects all state agencies using state or federal funds for property acquisition, development, or public transportation projects exceeding the threshold. The bill mandates agencies to submit conformity notices to the secretary and establishes an annual inflation adjustment for the $1 million threshold using the Producer Price Index. Municipalities must also reference the state plan in new conservation and development plans adopted after 2026.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 282: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE NEGLECTED CEMETERY ACCOUNT AND CONCERNING CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF WARTIME VETERANS' GRAVES.

SB 282 requires Connecticut towns and cities to establish veteran oversight committees by January 2027 to monitor the care of veterans' graves from pre-1776 conflicts through modern U.S. military service. It mandates electronic complaint systems for both public cemeteries (managed by towns) and private cemeteries (e.g., nonprofit associations), with towns posting complaint addresses online. The bill also creates a grant program through the Department of Consumer Protection, providing funds to municipalities for grave maintenance costs starting October 2026. These provisions directly affect local governments, cemetery operators, and the ongoing upkeep of veterans' graves across Connecticut.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5163: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY METHODS AND PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING AFFORDABILITY FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.

HB 5163 establishes a state task force to study ways to improve affordability for children, families, and young professionals. The task force will examine existing programs (like cash assistance, child care, and job training), analyze systemic barriers (such as housing costs, transportation access, and racial disparities), and identify funding sources and collaboration opportunities between state agencies. Composed of agency commissioners, legislative leaders, and experts in relevant fields, the task force must submit a preliminary report by June 2027 and a final report by June 2028 to the legislature. The bill does not create new programs but aims to provide data-driven recommendations for future affordability initiatives.

Topics ✓ Housing

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 335: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.

SB 335 prohibits landlords from charging tenants extra for utilities (like heat or electricity) if the rental unit lacks an individual meter for those services. It directly affects tenants in residential rental properties where utilities are included in rent but not separately metered. The bill amends rental agreement laws to make any clause requiring such payments unenforceable. Landlords must now charge only for utilities when a tenant has a dedicated meter, preventing "pass-through" fees for shared building systems. This takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Housing

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5340: AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION.

HB 5340 establishes a new program to expand access to residential renewable energy by requiring electric distribution companies to offer tariffs for purchasing energy from small-scale, on-premise renewable systems (under 25 kilowatts). It directly affects low-income residential customers and those in affordable housing developments (defined as households earning ≤60% of area median income or meeting specific housing affordability criteria). The bill mandates the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to create this program by July 2027, setting rates and terms that consider grid reliability, installation costs, and benefits to both participants and non-participants. The program will allow residential customers to sell excess renewable energy back to utilities under standardized terms for up to 20 years.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment