An Act Concerning Protections For Access To Health Care And The Equitable Delivery Of Health Care Services In The State.
Democrats are working to make Connecticut a sanctuary for abortion and sex-change tourism, proposing a fund to cover airfare, lodging, meals, and other ancillary expenses for out-of-state individuals seeking these procedures here—including those in the country illegally.
View Bill Track the BillAn Act Concerning The Use And Purchase Of Gas-Powered Hand-Held Or Backpack Leaf Blowers By State Agencies.
This bill forces municipalities and state agencies to eliminate gas-powered leaf blowers by 2029, banning their sale and use statewide. It mandates costly replacement plans, restricts consumer choice, burdens taxpayers, and hurts small businesses.
View Bill Track the BillAn Act Concerning A Reduction Of Single-Use Plastics And Polystyrene Waste
This bill prohibits schools, municipalities, and businesses, including restaurants and food trucks, from using single-use plastic utensils, straws, stirrers, and polystyrene containers, starting January 1, 2026. While intended to reduce waste, the legislation imposes significant new costs on local taxpayers, especially burdening schools that must purchase more expensive alternatives. Connecticut taxpayers will once again foot the bill for another unfunded mandate from Hartford, as costs rise for local businesses and school lunch programs alike.
View Bill Track the BillAn Act Adjusting The Fiscal Guardrails
This bill loosens Connecticut’s spending and volatility caps, making it easier for the government to overspend and rack up more debt. These fiscal guardrails were put in place to protect taxpayers and keep the state’s budget in check. Weakening them opens the door to reckless spending and higher taxes down the line.
View Bill Track the BillAn Act Authorizing The Imposition Of A Fee For Single Use Paper Checkout Bags
This bill authorizes yet another fee—this time on single-use paper checkout bags. Connecticut residents are already burdened with high taxes and living costs. Adding more nickel-and-dime fees only punishes consumers and small businesses under the guise of environmental policy.
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An Act Requiring Scheduled Start Time Disclosures In Movie Advertisements And Listings
This bill mandates that movie advertisements include scheduled start times, adding unnecessary government interference into private business operations. The free market already regulates this through consumer demand. More bureaucratic red tape won’t improve moviegoing experiences—it will just create more compliance headaches.
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An Act Concerning An Evaluation Of The Updating Of State Forms And Applications To Include A Nonbinary Gender Option
Updating state forms to include a nonbinary gender option is a symbolic and costly move with little practical impact. While the people of Connecticut are drowning in the high cost of living, the government is prioritizing bureaucratic changes that will cost more rather than putting forward real solutions.
View Bill Track the BillAn Act Concerning the Protection Of The Environment and The Development Of Renewable Energy Sources and Associated Job Sectors
Dubbed the “Green Monster” it forces more costly climate-related mandates on businesses and communities, including phasing out the use of natural gas
View Bill Track the BillAn Act Prohibiting Certain Corporate Ownership Of Residential Property And Giving Certain Individuals And Entities Right Of First Refusal To Purchase Such Property
This bill forces property owners to give tenants and certain entities the right of first refusal when selling their property, restricting their ability to freely sell. This interferes with private property rights and discourages investment in Connecticut’s already struggling property market.
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An Act Concerning Protections For Workers And Enhancements To Workers' Rights.
Unemployment benefits are for those who have lost their jobs, not for those who choose to walk off the job. This will force businesses to bear even more costs and could lead to job cuts or even closures.
View Bill Track the BillAn Act Prohibiting a Landlord From Requiring A Security Deposit In Excess Of One Month's Rent From Any Tenant.
Capping security deposits at one month’s rent shrinks rental options by making landlords more selective. Expect higher rents, extra fees, and fewer opportunities for renters with lower credit or little history.
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An Act Increasing Funding For Affordable Housing Development And Rental Assistance Programs And Expanding The Authority Of Fair Rent Commissions
Expanding government-funded housing programs and rent commissions shifts costs onto taxpayers and increases bureaucratic control over the rental market. These policies drive up housing costs long-term, reduce private investment, and limit market-driven solutions that work better for renters and landlords alike.
View Bill Track the BillAn Act Concerning Evictions For Cause
Prohibiting evictions for lapse of time in buildings with five or more units forces landlords to keep tenants indefinitely, regardless of lease terms. This discourages property investment, reduces available rentals, and shifts risks onto landlords, leading to higher costs and stricter rental requirements.
View Bill Track the BillAn Act Establishing A Maximum Annual Rental Price Increase For Residential Leases and Permitting Tenants To File A Complaint Alleging Violations Of Such Maximum Annual Increase.
Capping annual rent increases discourages new housing investments and forces landlords to compensate elsewhere. Expect fewer available rentals, higher upfront costs, and a tighter housing market.
View Bill Track the BillAn Act Requiring Participation In The Citizens' Election Program.
Forcing candidates to participate in the Citizens’ Election Program strips them of their right to choose how to fund their campaigns. Candidates should be free to decide whether to use public financing or raise their own funds. This bill forces government-controlled campaign funding on every candidate, limiting competition and personal choice.
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An Act Allowing Incarcerated Individuals To Vote
This bill allows felons to vote, giving convicted criminals the same rights as law-abiding citizens. Elections should be decided by those who follow the law, not those who broke it. This undermines justice and disrespects victims
View Bill Track the BillAn Act Concerning Universal Voting
Forcing citizens to vote turns a fundamental right into a government mandate. Voting should be a personal choice, not a forced obligation. This bill opens the door to penalties for noncompliance, stripping away individual freedoms under the guise of civic duty.
View Bill Track the BillResolution Amending The Rules Of The Senate Concerning Debate On The Senate Floor For Legislative Efficiency
This resolution limits debate on the Senate floor, weakening the minority party’s ability to challenge legislation. Cutting off discussion on important issues silences dissent, erodes transparency, and prevents meaningful compromise. A strong democracy requires open debate, not legislative shortcuts.
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An Act Concerning The Trust Act
Radical changes to Connecticut’s Trust Act would restrict state employee cooperation with immigration authorities and risk releasing potentially violent criminals back into our communities.
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An Act Establishing An Overdose Prevention Center Pilot Program
Establishing overdose prevention centers normalizes and facilitates drug use instead of addressing the root causes of addiction. These centers do nothing to stop the flow of illegal drugs or help addicts recover; they merely provide a state-sponsored location for continued substance abuse. Additionally, they become magnets for drug activity and crime, drawing dealers and users into surrounding communities. Public resources should focus on prevention, treatment, and enforcement—not enabling drug dependency.
View Bill Track the BillAn Act Raising The Minimum Age For Arrest from 10 to 14
Raising the minimum age for arrest from 10 to 14 removes a crucial tool for law enforcement to deter and address youth crime. Connecticut has been experiencing a surge in carjackings and street takeovers by young offenders, many of whom know they won’t face serious consequences. Without appropriate accountability, juvenile offenders may escalate their behavior, making communities more vulnerable to repeat offenses and emboldening further criminal activity.
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An Act Concerning The Assignment Of SASID Numbers At Birth
This bill mandates assigning State Assigned Student Identification (SASID) numbers at birth, increasing government tracking of individuals from infancy. While framed as an administrative measure, it raises concerns about privacy, data security, and long-term government oversight of personal records. Assigning lifelong identifiers from birth exposes children to greater risks of data breaches and identity theft, making them potential targets for cybercriminals before they even enter school.
View Bill Track the BillResolution Proposing A State Constitutional Amendment Concerning Discrimination On The Basis Of Sex Under The Equal Protection Clause
This resolution proposes a state constitutional amendment under the Equal Protection Clause that would require schools to allow biological males to compete in female sports. This undermines fairness in competition, threatens scholarship opportunities for female athletes, and erases decades of progress in women’s sports. The bill disregards biological differences and forces schools and athletic organizations to comply, regardless of concerns over safety and competitive balance.
View Bill Track the BillAn Act Concerning Additional Revenue Sources for the Special Transportation Fund
This bill imposes new taxes on peer-to-peer vehicle sharing and adds fees to every retail delivery statewide. Most revenue from these taxes will go directly into the General Fund rather than supporting transportation. It also removes legislative oversight, allowing the state to spend taxpayer money studying controversial mileage-based driving fees.
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An Act Concerning Additional Revenue Sources for the Special Transportation Fund
Creates a new “retail delivery fee”—hitting every package you receive, even food deliveries like pizza. And in true Connecticut fashion, expect the 28-cent fee to only go up over time.
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An Act Concerning the Suspension of Motor Vehicle Operators’ Licenses for Failure to Pay Fines
This bill restricts DMV authority to suspend licenses when drivers refuse to pay fines or fail to show up in court. By reducing consequences for ignoring motor vehicle violations, it undermines respect for traffic laws, weakens accountability, and ultimately makes our streets less safe.
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