State Bills: Connecticut

SB417 requires AI small business program plan

SB417 requires AI small business program plan

Circulating petition restrictions for convicted persons

The Connecticut General Assembly's Government Administration and Elections Committee introduced SB-459 to prohibit individuals convicted of crimes under Title 9 of the Connecticut General Statutes from circulating primary and nominating petitions and distributing absentee ballot applications for a specified period of time. The bill implements recommendations from the Secretary of the State. The proposal is currently in draft form, having received Joint Favorable Substitute status and referred to the Office of Legislative Research and Fiscal Analysis.

CT Exploratory Committee Restrictions on Duration and Contributions

The Connecticut General Assembly's Government Administration and Elections Committee has introduced SB 465, a bill that would impose new restrictions on exploratory committees in the state. The bill would limit exploratory committees to 30 days of operation, cap individual contributions at $250, and restrict total contributions to $5,000 per committee.

Technical Changes to Correction Advisory Committee

The Connecticut General Assembly Judiciary Committee has introduced SB00507 to make technical changes to the statute establishing the Correction Advisory Committee. The bill was filed on March 24, 2026, and received Joint Favorable action on March 23, 2026. The legislation is currently in the legislative process, having been referred to the Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis.

Requires criminal background checks on tax record employees every five years

Requires criminal background checks on tax record employees every five years

Beverage Container Redemption Rate and Refund Value Amendment

The Connecticut General Assembly Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding has introduced Raised S.B. No. 516, which proposes to reduce the beverage container refund value and establish a reimbursement mechanism for deposit initiators when the Commissioner of Revenue Services determines that redemption rates exceed 100% for calendar year 2026. The bill requires the Commissioner to make this determination before initiating any reimbursement.

Constitutional Amendment Proposal on Environmental Rights

The Connecticut General Assembly is proposing a resolution (S.J. No. 37) to amend the state constitution to establish environmental rights. The Government Administration and Elections Committee has given the resolution a Joint Favorable recommendation. A public hearing is scheduled for April 7, 2026.

State Land Conveyance to Connecticut Municipal Development Authority

The Connecticut General Assembly proposes to convey state-owned land parcels in Derby to the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority. The bill is in the early legislative stage, having been referred to the Joint Committee on Government Oversight with a public hearing scheduled for April 6, 2026.