Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5106: AN ACT EXEMPTING HOSPITAL BEDS FOR HOME HEALTH CARE USE FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

HB 5106 exempts hospital beds used for home health care from the state's sales and use taxes. This directly affects home health care providers and suppliers who purchase these beds for patient use in private residences. The bill amends tax law to remove the tax burden on the sale, storage, use, or consumption of such beds within the state. It does not change existing tax rules for hospital beds used in medical facilities. The policy change is limited to tax treatment, with no additional funding or service requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts hospital beds for home health care from sales/use taxes, providing direct tax relief to providers and reducing their operational costs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts home health care beds from taxes, reducing provider costs and improving access to home health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Hospitals

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5131: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAID ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION LOANS.

HB 5131 would create a personal income tax deduction of up to $10,000 annually for taxpayers who pay principal and interest on postsecondary education loans. This deduction directly affects individuals with student loan debt who file state income taxes. The bill establishes this as a specific line-item deduction in the state tax code, reducing taxable income by the amount paid toward qualifying loans. It applies to both the principal and interest portions of the loan payments made during a taxable year. The policy change aims to provide tax relief for borrowers without specifying income thresholds or other eligibility conditions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $10k annual tax deduction for student loan payments, reducing taxable income for borrowers - direct tax relief for middle-income individuals.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tax deduction for student loan payments, reducing financial barriers to higher education access and supporting postsecondary affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Income Tax Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5170: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SURVIVORS OF HOMICIDE, INC.

HB 5170 appropriates funds from the General Fund to Survivors of Homicide, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to provide mental health and supportive counseling services to families who have lost loved ones to homicide. The bill allocates a specific sum for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, directly supporting this organization’s existing services. This funding aims to prevent a potential loss of resources for these families during a critical time. The bill does not create new policy but secures ongoing financial support for an established program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state General Fund funds to support nonprofit mental health services for homicide survivors, directly advancing essential program funding through budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates funds for mental health counseling services to homicide survivors, directly supporting mental health care access under healthcare policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Mental Health

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5173: AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS.

HB 5173 allocates additional state funding to the Department of Education for youth summer employment programs. The bill directs a specified sum from the General Fund to support these programs during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This funding would directly support summer job opportunities for young people through existing state-run initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates additional General Fund funding for youth employment programs, increasing public service spending per fiscal management focus.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases state funding for youth summer employment programs under the Department of Education, directly advancing educational access and student opportunity through dedicated financial support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates additional state funding to youth summer employment programs, directly expanding job opportunities for young workers under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Child Labor

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5185: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL GAINS AND DIVIDENDS SURCHARGE.

HB 5185 would impose a surcharge on capital gains and dividends for Connecticut taxpayers with adjusted gross income meeting the threshold for the state's highest marginal income tax rate. It directly affects high-income earners subject to Connecticut's top tax bracket, specifically targeting net gains from selling investments and dividend income. The bill amends state tax law to add this surcharge to the existing tax calculation for qualifying taxpayers. The policy change is a direct revenue measure applying only to those already paying the highest rate on ordinary income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes surcharge on high-income capital gains/dividends to increase state revenue, directly advancing fiscal management and budget funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Income Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5053: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR DONATIONS MADE TO CONNECTICUT-BASED CHARITIES.

HB 5053 would create a tax credit for Connecticut taxpayers who donate to charities based in Connecticut. This credit would allow donors to reduce their state income tax bill by a portion of their donation amount. The bill specifically applies to donations made to charities headquartered or operating within Connecticut. It does not alter existing charitable deduction rules but provides a new credit for qualifying in-state donations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing state income tax for CT charity donations, providing direct tax relief and incentivizing local charitable giving within fiscal framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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signed · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 9: AN ACT SUPPORTING COMMUTERS AND MICROTRANSIT SERVICES AND CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

SB 9 provides a tax credit for Connecticut businesses with 100 or more employees in federally designated "severe nonattainment" air quality areas (as defined by the Clean Air Act). The credit covers 50% of eligible spending on commuting programs that reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips, including public transportation, carpooling, or microtransit services, up to $250 per employee annually, with a total annual cap of $1.5 million. Businesses must submit a plan to the state transportation department detailing how they will implement these programs to qualify for the credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit (50% of eligible commuting costs) for businesses, reducing tax burden and incentivizing sustainable transit programs within budget framework.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReduces vehicle emissions in Clean Air Act nonattainment zones by incentivizing public transit/carpooling through tax credits, directly advancing pollution control.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes public transit/microtransit via tax credits for businesses, reducing single-occupancy vehicle use to improve air quality and support commuter infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Air Quality

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5014: AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP TAX CREDIT.

HB 5014 creates a tax credit for businesses that sponsor apprenticeships in information technology. It allows taxpayers to reduce their state income tax liability by a credit for qualified IT apprenticeship programs. The credit applies to apprenticeships started under approved training programs, directly benefiting employers who hire and train IT apprentices. This policy change provides a financial incentive for companies to develop workforce pipelines in technology fields without altering existing tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for businesses, providing tax relief to incentivize IT apprenticeships, directly aligning with tax policy support indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates tax credit for IT apprenticeships, incentivizing employer training programs to develop skilled workforce, advancing occupational training within labor policy.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates tax credit for IT apprenticeships, directly funding workforce development in technology fields through financial incentives for employers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5064: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR FOOD DONATED BY FARMERS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

HB 5064 creates a $5,000 annual tax credit for farmers who donate food to charitable organizations, adjusted each year based on inflation using the consumer price index. This credit directly benefits farmers by reducing their state tax liability for food donations and supports charitable organizations receiving surplus food. The bill establishes a concrete financial incentive to encourage food donations, aiming to reduce waste while aiding food-insecure communities. It does not change existing food donation laws but provides a new tax benefit for qualifying donations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $5,000 annual tax credit for farmers donating food, reducing tax liability and incentivizing charitable food distribution. Direct tax relief aligns with fiscal responsibility and public service support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 186: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR VOLUNTEER FIRST RESPONDERS.

SB 186 establishes a $2,000 refundable credit against personal income tax for volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and civil preparedness staff. This credit directly benefits these unpaid volunteers by reducing their tax liability, and if the credit exceeds their tax owed, they receive the difference as a cash refund. The bill amends the state tax code to create this refundable credit, providing financial recognition for their service without requiring them to pay additional taxes. It does not alter existing tax rates or apply to paid first responders.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRefundable $2,000 tax credit directly reduces tax liability for volunteer first responders, providing targeted tax relief to lower-income public service volunteers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Sales Tax Tax Credits Tags Public Safety

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