January 5, 2022

State Rep. Kathy Kennedy: New Laws Effective January 1st

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

First, I want to wish you all a Happy New Year.

As we enter January, you may want to take a look at a useful resource put together by the Office of Legislative Research that outlines certain changes to laws and other items of note that will either go into effect on Jan. 1, or have deadlines in 2022.

New policies affecting Connecticut taxpayers and businesses took effect on January 1st, 2022. This year, several important measures that may impact you, your family or your business become law, including:

An Act Concerning Paid Family and Medical Leave – Public Act No. 19-25 – Summary
An Act Concerning Diabetes and High Deductible Health Plans – Public Act No. 20-4 – Summary
An Act Concerning Court Operations – Public Act No. 21-104 (Sec. 2-10, 12-14, 24, 27, 29-33) – Summary

New legislation effective dates are typically January 1st, July 1st, and October 1st throughout the calendar year. I encourage you to take a look at the full list by clicking here.

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