CT Mirror’s 2026 Legislative Guide
Connecticut residents can look up their lawmakers and get their questions about state government answered in CT Mirror’s legislative guide.
Housing Committee poised to pass eviction reform bill
The bill, which would largely end no-fault evictions, was expected to pass during the last Housing Committee meeting of the session Tuesday.
Bill constraining use of license plate data gets broad support
Advocates supported a CT bill that would restrict the use of data from automatic license plate readers, but police say it helps solve crimes.
CT homemaker companion training bill clears committee
The bill would create new training requirements for employees at homemaker companion agencies, which have operated with little oversight.
Hundreds testify in favor of ICE accountability, ‘safe spaces’ for immigrants
CT lawmakers considered a bill that would limit immigration enforcement and create pathways for people injured by agents to seek compensation.
Push for CT child tax credit gains momentum
Advocates for a CT child tax credit already have enough support, at least on paper, to send a bill to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk.
Long-term care insurance legislation advances
The bill would require CT Insurance Dept. to hold a public hearing when insurers’ rate hike requests exceed 10%, notify lawmakers in advance.
Should CT adopt a cellphone ban in schools? Lawmakers to decide
The General Assembly is considering a statewide bell-to-bell cellphone ban amid rising concerns about the adverse effects phones have on kids.
Lawmakers advance nominations of new PURA board
Lamont’s four PURA nominees cleared a legislative hurdle after hours of questioning over what they might do about CT’s high electricity costs.
CT lawmakers consider new regulations on wake surfing
The proposal would allow wake surfing to take place within 200 feet of the shoreline on most Connecticut lakes, with some exceptions.
CT small businesses hope their latest R&D tax credit push pays off
Lawmakers are again considering expanding the state’s R&D tax credit to small businesses. Advocates are hopeful it will pass this session.
A difficult week for Sen. Doug McCrory and earmarks
The FBI investigation of the Hartford Dem’s role in delivering millions in earmarks played a part in Lamont’s line-item veto of the earmarks.
CT high school students argue for increase in ECS funding formula
Students from across CT urged lawmakers to act on two bills that would increase the Education Cost Sharing grant formula that funds schools.
EMS workers ask to be included in Lamont’s free tuition proposal
The governor’s bill offers help with college tuition and mortgage payments to firefighters and police. EMS workers want to be included.
CT department says it cannot comply with DCF, homeschool proposal
The bill would require that schools alert the education department when kids are withdrawn for homeschooling so it could then notify DCF.
Where in each town can housing be built? CT guidelines seek detail
The housing growth plans required under H.B. 8002 will have to be specific about where housing can be built, the guidelines say.
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