Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 5230: AN ACT EXEMPTING INCOME OF UP TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS EARNED BY A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-FOUR FROM INCLUSION IN THE PARENT'S GROSS INCOME FOR DETERMINATION OF THE PARENT'S ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

HB 5230 exempts up to $100,000 in annual earnings from children under 24 living with their parents from being counted toward the parent's gross income when determining eligibility for rental assistance programs. This change directly affects parents applying for rental aid who have adult children living at home and earning income. The bill amends housing statutes to require the Housing Commissioner to exclude this child income in eligibility calculations. It does not alter the total amount of rental assistance provided but adjusts how household income is assessed. The policy aims to prevent parents from being disqualified from assistance due to their child's earnings.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 5307: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE TO A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A MINOR CHILD WHO HAS RECEIVED PREGNANCY-RELATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

HB 5307 requires healthcare providers to notify a minor's parent or guardian after performing an abortion on an unemancipated minor, with specific procedures. It mandates that providers give minors comprehensive pregnancy-related counseling before an abortion (including alternatives like adoption or continuing the pregnancy) and have them sign a form confirming they received this information. After the procedure, providers must notify at least one parent or guardian no later than 48 hours, unless the minor reports abuse (then notification goes to an alternative adult specified by the minor). This bill directly affects minors seeking abortion care, their parents/guardians, and healthcare providers in Connecticut. The law does not restrict abortion access but adds a notification requirement following the procedure.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 101: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE-WIDE PROPERTY TAX ON CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.

SB 101 would create a new statewide property tax on residential properties valued over $3 million. It sets three tax rates based on property value: 0.2% (2 mills) for homes worth $3-5 million, 0.3% (3 mills) for $5-10 million properties, and 0.4% (4 mills) for homes valued at $10 million or more. This tax would apply uniformly across the state to qualifying high-value residential properties, directly affecting owners of such homes. The bill specifies the tax rates but does not detail how the revenue would be allocated.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 5257: AN ACT PROHIBITING A LANDLORD FROM REQUIRING A SECURITY DEPOSIT IN EXCESS OF ONE MONTH'S RENT FROM ANY TENANT.

HB 5257 limits security deposits for residential renters to one month's rent, effective October 1, 2026. It directly affects all residential tenants and landlords in the state by prohibiting landlords from requiring deposits exceeding this amount. The bill also creates a security deposit guarantee program for low-income renters (earning 60% or less of the state median income) to cover up to one month's rent, prioritizing veterans and those with documented financial need. This replaces previous provisions that allowed higher deposits for some tenants and establishes a new administrative process for the guarantee program.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 114: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.

SB 114 eliminates income limits that currently restrict who can deduct Social Security benefits from their state personal income tax. It directly affects all Social Security benefit recipients in the state who pay income tax, removing the previous requirement that their total income must fall below specific thresholds to qualify for the deduction. The bill amends Section 12-701 of the general statutes to remove these qualifying income thresholds entirely. This change means anyone receiving Social Security benefits would automatically qualify for the tax deduction regardless of their total income level. The policy change simplifies the deduction process for eligible taxpayers without altering the deduction amount itself.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 104: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL GAINS SURCHARGE.

SB 104 would impose a 1.75% surcharge on net gains from selling capital assets (like stocks or real estate) for Connecticut taxpayers with adjusted gross income meeting the threshold for the state's highest and second-highest marginal tax brackets. It directly affects high-income earners whose income level triggers the top tax rates under current law. The surcharge applies only to capital gains, not ordinary income, and is calculated as a percentage of the net gain from qualifying sales. This is a specific tax rate change affecting a defined income group, not a broad policy overhaul.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 103: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT.

This bill establishes a refundable child tax credit for families with up to three children, starting at $150 per child in 2026 and increasing to $600 per child by 2028. It phases out for higher-income households: single filers over $100,000, heads of household over $160,000, and married couples filing jointly over $200,000 (reducing by 5% for every $1,000 over these thresholds). The credit is refundable, meaning eligible families receive it even if they owe no income tax. It directly affects low-to-moderate income families with children under age 18.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 77: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR FULL-TIME HOME HEALTH CARE COSTS.

SB 77 would create a personal income tax deduction of up to $60,000 for individuals paying full-time home health care costs. It directly affects residents who cover expenses like in-home medical services and medical supplies for themselves or a dependent. The bill amends tax law to allow these costs to reduce taxable income, lowering the amount of tax owed. This is a concrete policy change focused on reducing tax liability for specific health care expenses, without altering eligibility or benefit amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 5010: AN ACT EXEMPTING TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND OVERTIME PAY FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.

HB 5010 would amend state tax law to exclude tips or gratuities and overtime pay from taxable personal income. This change directly affects workers who earn these specific income types, such as servers, hospitality staff, and hourly employees receiving overtime. The bill's key provision requires updating the tax code to remove these earnings from the base used to calculate personal income tax. As a result, individuals would pay income tax only on their regular wages, not on declared tips or overtime earnings.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 5060: AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING TAX CREDIT.

HB 5060 increases the maximum business tax credit for wages paid to apprentices in the construction trades from $4,000 to $7,500 per apprentice. This directly affects construction companies that hire apprentices, providing them with greater financial incentive to train new workers. The key provision raises the per-apprentice credit limit in the existing tax credit program. The change simplifies the policy by increasing the cap without altering eligibility rules or creating new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 254: AN ACT CONCERNING TAX CREDITS FOR THE CONVERSION OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.

SB 254 creates a tax credit program allowing owners of commercial buildings (like offices, retail spaces, or industrial properties) to receive a credit equal to 10% of eligible conversion costs when transforming those properties into residential developments. To qualify, the conversion must meet standards prioritizing affordable housing creation or preservation, and owners must spend at least $15,000 on eligible construction costs (excluding personal labor, site improvements, or non-construction fees). Before starting work, owners must submit a detailed conversion plan for approval by the Commissioner of Housing, and after completion, they must verify the work to receive the credit, which applies against specific Connecticut state taxes. The program is administered by the Commissioner of Housing, with standards posted online by January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5209: AN ACT ESTABLISHING VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS REGARDING SHARED APPRECIATION AGREEMENTS.

HB 5209 establishes rules for "shared appreciation agreements," a mortgage alternative where lenders receive a share of a property's value increase. It directly affects borrowers and lenders using these agreements by prohibiting unfair terms (e.g., occupancy requirements, prepayment penalties, or hidden fees) and mandating clear disclosures (Section 2(b)). Key mechanisms require lenders to calculate interest simply on the lump-sum payment at maturity (Section 2(a)), provide 90-day notice for borrower actions, and offer a 30-year fixed-rate refinance if borrowers can’t repay at maturity (Section 2(c)(8)). The bill also ensures borrowers get credit for property improvements and access to independent appraisals, with lenders covering borrower legal fees if they win disputes (Section 2(c)(9)). These changes take effect October 1, 2026.

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