Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 199: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE RESTORATION AND RENOVATION OF THE PINNEY HOUSE IN THE TOWN OF ELLINGTON.

SB 199 authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to fund the restoration and renovation of the historic Pinney House in Ellington (located at 82 Pinney Street). The funds would be provided as a grant to the town of Ellington or a designated nonprofit organization through the Department of Economic and Community Development. The bill directly affects Ellington residents and local historical preservation efforts by supporting the physical restoration of this landmark building. Its purpose is to preserve a historic site for ongoing historical education and as a community space for residents.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 207: AN ACT EXEMPTING OVERTIME INCOME FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.

SB 207 would exempt overtime pay from personal income tax, directly affecting employees who earn overtime wages. The bill amends tax law to remove the amount earned through overtime work from taxable income calculations. This means workers would pay no state income tax on earnings from hours worked beyond their regular schedule. The policy change simplifies tax treatment for overtime income without altering the tax rate for regular wages.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 213: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE 9-8-8 SUICIDE PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LIFELINE AND THE 2-1-1 INFOLINE PROGRAM.

SB 213 would require a $0.25 monthly fee on residents' telecommunication and cellular service bills to fund two specific programs. The revenue would be split: 50% deposited into the 9-8-8 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline Fund, and 50% used to administer Connecticut's 2-1-1 Infoline program operated by United Way. This creates a dedicated, ongoing funding source for these crisis support services instead of relying on annual state appropriations. The bill directly affects all Connecticut residents who pay for landline or mobile phone service.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 206: AN ACT EXEMPTING THE COST OF HEADSTONES UP TO A CERTAIN AMOUNT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

SB 206 exempts up to $2,500 of the cost of a headstone from state sales and use taxes. This directly affects individuals purchasing headstones for gravesites, reducing their out-of-pocket expenses. The bill amends tax law to exclude the first $2,500 spent on headstones from taxable sales, applying to all eligible headstone purchases. It creates a specific sales tax exemption for this item without altering broader tax policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 209: AN ACT INCREASING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR NEPHROLOGY SERVICES.

SB 209 requires Connecticut's Medicaid program to increase reimbursement rates for nephrology services (kidney care) to at least 80% of Medicare rates for the same services. This directly affects kidney specialists and clinics that treat Medicaid patients. The bill mandates the state to file a report on how these rate changes impact provider participation, patient access to care, and state budget costs. It does not alter eligibility or coverage but adjusts payment rates for existing Medicaid services. The bill focuses on improving financial incentives for providers to participate in Medicaid.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 212: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR PREMIUM PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICIES.

SB 212 creates a tax credit for individuals and groups purchasing long-term care insurance policies. It credits policyholders for any annual premium increase exceeding 2% of their total premium cost, allowing them to offset future tax liability with unused credits. This directly affects long-term care insurance buyers by reducing their out-of-pocket costs when premiums rise significantly. The credit is calculated annually and can be carried forward to offset taxes in subsequent years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 201: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO ESTABLISH A WORLD WAR II MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER IN THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD.

SB 201 authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to fund a World War II museum and education center in East Hartford. The proceeds would be provided as a grant to the town of East Hartford or a designated nonprofit organization to establish the facility. The bill's purpose is to memorialize the contributions and sacrifices of World War II veterans through this educational center. This is a funding authorization bill focused on a specific commemorative project, not a policy change affecting broader legislation.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 211: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO INVESTIGATE AND ENFORCE CONDUCT RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE PRACTICES.

SB 211 appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to the Attorney General's office for fiscal year 2027. This funding expands the office's capacity to investigate and enforce actions by health insurance companies (referred to as "health carriers") that impact healthcare access, inflate consumer costs, or violate federal/state law. The bill requires the Attorney General to submit a report to relevant legislative committees by February 1, 2028, summarizing all investigations or enforcement actions taken. The measure directly affects health insurance carriers and the Attorney General's office, with no new regulatory requirements for insurers beyond existing enforcement authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 5205: AN ACT DEDICATING A PORTION OF THE ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX ON SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES TO MUNICIPALITIES.

HB 5205 would redirect a portion of the room occupancy tax collected by the state from short-term rental properties (like vacation rentals and Airbnb) to the municipalities where those properties are located. This change would provide local governments with new revenue they could use for community services, infrastructure, or housing programs. The bill amends existing tax law to require the state to allocate this portion of tax revenue directly to municipalities instead of retaining it at the state level. Currently, the state collects the tax, but under this bill, a share would flow directly to the local communities hosting these rentals.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 5204: AN ACT DEDICATING A PORTION OF THE ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX ON SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES TO MUNICIPALITIES.

HB 5204 redirects a portion of the state's room occupancy tax collected from short-term rental properties (like Airbnb or vacation rentals) to the local municipalities where those properties are located. This means cities and towns where short-term rentals operate will receive a share of the tax revenue instead of the funds staying solely with the state. The bill amends existing law to require the state to allocate this specific tax portion directly to the municipalities based on where the rentals are situated, providing them with additional local funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 5203: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A QUALIFIED PRODUCTION PROPERTY DEDUCTION.

HB 5203 would create a state tax deduction in Connecticut that matches the federal "qualified production property" deduction businesses claim. It directly affects Connecticut businesses that use the federal deduction for costs like machinery or equipment used in manufacturing. The bill’s key provision would amend state tax law to automatically allow the same deduction amount claimed at the federal level. This aligns Connecticut’s tax code with federal practice without changing existing federal rules. The bill does not alter the federal deduction or create new eligibility criteria for businesses.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 192: AN ACT CONCERNING PATIENT PROTECTIONS AND STANDARDS OF CARE AT CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOSPITAL.

SB 192 requires Connecticut Valley Hospital to separate patients undergoing psychiatric evaluation by biological sex at all times. This directly affects individuals receiving mental health evaluations at the hospital. The bill mandates that the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services develop new policies and standards to implement this separation requirement, effective October 1, 2026. It also references existing discharge protocols for forensic patients but centers its key change on the sex-based separation during evaluations.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

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