Sen. Jason Perillo

Maddy summaryHB 5026 exempts the sale, storage, use, and consumption of aircraft weighing less than 6,000 pounds (maximum certificated takeoff weight) from state sales and use taxes. This change directly affects owners, buyers, and sellers of small aircraft, such as personal or small business planes. The bill amends existing tax law to create a uniform exemption for this category of aircraft, removing a tax burden previously applied to their purchase and use. It does not apply to larger aircraft or other taxable items.

Maddy summaryHB 5360 prohibits all state agencies from advertising, marketing, or promoting recreational cannabis products, sales, consumption, or cannabis businesses. It directly affects state departments and agencies that might have previously run promotional campaigns related to cannabis. The bill explicitly bans activities encouraging cannabis use (including concentrates and infused beverages), promoting cannabis establishments, or supporting the recreational cannabis market. This amendment to existing cannabis regulations takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to all state agencies as defined by law.

Maddy summarySB 164 establishes a task force to study how Connecticut could expand services offered by the 2-1-1 Infoline program, operated by United Way of Connecticut. The task force, composed of state agency representatives, United Way staff, advocacy organizations, and legislative leaders, will examine the state funding needed for such expansion. It must submit recommendations to lawmakers by January 1, 2026, but will not make policy changes itself. This bill directly affects Connecticut residents who rely on 2-1-1 for social services referrals, though no new services or funding are authorized by this measure.

Maddy summaryHB 6739 establishes a "Buy Connecticut" program that provides defense contractors with sales tax exemptions and research and development tax credits when they use in-state subcontractors and businesses. This directly affects defense contractors by offering financial incentives to source services locally within Connecticut. Key provisions include tax benefits that reduce costs for contractors meeting the in-state procurement requirement. The program aims to strengthen Connecticut's defense industry supply chain and support local economic activity through direct procurement incentives.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a personal income tax deduction of up to $60,000 annually for eligible taxpayers who pay for full-time home health care services and related medical supplies. It directly affects individuals or families covering costs for in-home care provided by licensed providers, such as home health aides or medical services. The key provision allows these expenses to be subtracted from taxable income, reducing the overall tax liability for qualifying households. The deduction applies to ongoing care costs, not one-time expenses, and is limited to the specified $60,000 maximum.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the income limits for taxpayers to deduct Social Security benefits from their state income tax. It increases the threshold to under $100,000 for single filers and married individuals filing separately, and under $150,000 for heads of household and married couples filing jointly. This change means more Social Security recipients with incomes near these new limits will qualify for the deduction without paying tax on their benefits. The policy directly affects state taxpayers receiving Social Security who previously faced tax on benefits due to income thresholds.

Maddy summaryHB 6463 eliminates income limits that previously prevented some Social Security benefit recipients from claiming a state income tax deduction for those benefits. It directly affects individuals receiving Social Security payments whose income exceeded the former thresholds, allowing them to deduct the full amount of their benefits. The bill modifies section 12-701 of the general statutes to remove these qualifying income thresholds. This change would expand the eligibility for the deduction, making it available to all Social Security recipients regardless of their income level.

Maddy summaryHB 6510 would allow state and local police to hold undocumented immigrants for up to 48 hours without a court warrant if they are charged with a class A, B, or C felony or a crime of family violence, based solely on an ICE detainer request. This directly affects undocumented immigrants facing these specific criminal charges. The bill's key provision removes the requirement for a judicial warrant to temporarily detain such individuals while ICE processes their custody request. It does not change immigration status or lead to deportation but extends law enforcement's hold period for coordination with federal authorities.

Maddy summaryHB 6535 increases the property tax exemption for farm machinery from its current amount to $300,000 of the machinery's assessed value. This change directly affects farmers who own qualifying machinery, reducing their property tax burden on that equipment. The bill amends Section 12-91 of the general statutes to set the new exemption cap at $300,000. The policy change provides a concrete tax benefit for agricultural equipment without altering other tax rules.

Maddy summaryHB 6581 would amend state law to allow pharmacists to administer vaccines to children of any age, removing current age restrictions. This change directly affects pharmacists, children, and their families by expanding vaccine access points beyond traditional healthcare settings. The key provision modifies statute 20-633 to explicitly permit pharmacists to provide vaccinations regardless of a child's age. The bill aims to increase convenience and accessibility for childhood immunizations through pharmacy-based services.