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signed · Connecticut · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5373: AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO THE INSURANCE STATUTES.

HB 5373 updates Connecticut's insurance laws to modernize service of legal documents and license notices. It requires that service of process (like court documents) be delivered to the Insurance Department and simultaneously sent via email to the recipient's last-known address, with a 45-day waiting period before a default judgment can be entered. The bill also allows the Insurance Department to send license suspension or revocation notices via email to designated contacts, with notice deemed received upon actual receipt or seven days after sending. Additionally, it clarifies that revoking a business's insurance license may automatically revoke the licenses of its principals or officers unless the commissioner determines they were not personally at fault.

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 87: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NONPROFIT PROVIDER ADVISORY BOARD AND PROHIBITING AUTO INSURANCE PENALTIES ON VOLUNTEER DRIVERS PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

SB 87 creates a Nonprofit Provider Advisory Board within the Office of Policy and Management to advise state leaders on improving nonprofit services and efficiency. The board, appointed by the governor and including agency commissioners, will focus on enhancing nonprofit financial viability, streamlining state processes, and developing standardized data collection for nonprofit impact. The bill also includes two key protections: insurers cannot deny auto insurance renewals or increase rates for volunteer drivers serving nonprofits, and health insurers cannot retroactively deny claims for covered services after 12 months. These provisions directly affect nonprofit organizations, their volunteer drivers, and healthcare providers by creating advisory structures and safeguarding against insurance penalties.

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5383: AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING LABOR.

HB 5383 makes minor technical updates to Connecticut labor statutes. It revises definitions of "state employer" to include airport authorities and their contractors, expands "firefighter" to cover certain inspectors and airport department members, clarifies procedures for employers to dispute unemployment benefit charges, and updates occupational disease reporting requirements for healthcare providers. These changes directly affect state agencies, employers, and workers in labor-related contexts. The bill refines existing statutory language without creating new programs or benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 307: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO THE COMMERCE STATUTES AND PROHIBITING SCHOLARSHIP DISPLACEMENT FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

SB 307 creates a centralized permit system for film, television, and digital media productions seeking to use state-owned property (like parks, roads, universities, or airports). Producers must obtain a permit from the Department of Economic and Community Development, provide specific insurance coverage naming the state as additional insured, and submit detailed production plans. The bill also establishes a tax incentive program for data center developers, requiring minimum investments of $50 million in enterprise zones or $200 million elsewhere over 20 years to qualify for tax benefits. These provisions directly affect film producers and data center developers by streamlining permits and creating new investment incentives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 306: AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY STRATEGY.

SB 306 requires Connecticut's Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to develop a Comprehensive Energy Strategy every four years (starting October 1, 2020), which must address all state energy needs (electricity, heating, cooling, transportation), meet greenhouse gas reduction goals, and incorporate existing energy plans. The strategy must include cost assessments, public input through meetings and a 60-day comment period, and analyze natural gas expansion, efficiency goals, and rate impacts. It directly affects state agencies, utilities (via the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's comments), and residents through potential energy cost and service changes. The bill mandates specific content and public engagement procedures but does not create new funding or impose direct costs on individuals.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 383: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF WORKFORCE STRATEGY RELATED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

SB 383 establishes a Human Services Career Pipeline program to address workforce shortages in care for people with disabilities and elderly residents, requiring the Chief Workforce Officer to develop recruitment, retention, and salary strategies by July 2026. It also creates a Connecticut Career Accelerator Program Account to fund short-term training (like commercial driver's licenses) and other high-demand careers through income-share agreements, with implementation starting in 2027. The bill directly affects human services workers, training institutions, and individuals pursuing these careers by creating new pathways and funding mechanisms. Key provisions include mandatory workforce need assessments, program reports to legislative committees, and annual funding updates to support these initiatives.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5354: AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID PROVIDER AUDITS.

HB 5354 limits how Connecticut can audit Medicaid pharmacies by prohibiting the use of data extrapolation for minor clerical errors in audits. It requires the state to confirm notices to pharmacies about billing and maintain a real-time database of approved drugs on the preferred drug list. Pharmacies can challenge disputed reimbursements through a new grievance process starting October 2026, allowing them to present cost evidence. The bill directly affects pharmacies participating in Connecticut's Medicaid program and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5333: AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE, A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH PASSAGES.

HB 5333 updates Connecticut's fishing regulations to protect marine species and clarify enforcement. It increases fines for illegally catching striped bass (up to $500 for repeat offenses), bans using horseshoe crabs or their eggs as bait, and prohibits hand-harvesting horseshoe crabs except for scientific permits. The bill also allows restaurants to sell lobsters under 6.25 inches if caught in federal areas permitting such harvest, requires catch-and-release for striped bass from December to April, and bans bait fishing in the Housatonic River downstream of Derby Dam during that period. These changes directly affect commercial and recreational fishermen, restaurants, and conservation efforts.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5385: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY UNDUE DELAY IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS BY POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.

HB 5385 requires the Workers' Compensation Commission to study why police officers and firefighters face delays in their workers' compensation claims. The study must examine specific causes, including administrative processing, medical provider scheduling issues, and insurer authorization requirements. The Commission must complete this study and submit a report to the legislature by January 1, 2027, to identify potential solutions for reducing delays. This bill does not change existing claim procedures but aims to inform future policy decisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 349: AN ACT CONCERNING MODIFICATIONS TO THE FIREFIGHTERS CANCER RELIEF FUND.

SB 349 modifies Connecticut's Firefighters Cancer Relief Fund by updating its reporting requirements and expanding eligibility. Starting October 1, 2026, the State Treasurer must submit an annual report detailing the fund's financial balance, actual and projected expenditures, and income sources - replacing previous requirements for beneficiary demographic data. The bill also broadens the definition of "firefighter" to include fire marshals, inspectors, and other related roles. This directly affects the fund's administration, the State Treasurer, and municipalities providing benefits under the program.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 305: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY STATE-WIDE MARKETING AND TOURISM IN THE STATE.

SB 305 establishes a working group to study Connecticut's statewide tourism marketing and investment strategies, aiming to position the state as a top destination for leisure and business travelers. The group, composed of legislative leaders, state agency officials, tourism council members, and hospitality representatives, will review current efforts and make recommendations. It must submit a final report to the legislature by January 1, 2027, after which the group will terminate. This bill does not allocate funding or change existing tourism policies, but rather creates a structured review process.

signed · Connecticut · House May 28, 2026

HB 5374: AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH COVERAGE MANDATES FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CONDITIONS.

HB 5374 requires individual health insurance policies in Connecticut that cover chemotherapy to also provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used to prevent hair loss during treatment. This applies to policies delivered, renewed, or continued on or after January 1, 2027, and mandates coverage "at least equivalent to such coverage provided under Medicare." The bill specifically targets policies covering certain chemotherapy-related treatments, directly affecting patients receiving chemotherapy who may use scalp cooling systems. It does not apply to group plans or other insurance types, focusing solely on individual health insurance policies meeting the specified coverage criteria.

Topics ✓ Healthcare