Connecticut Bill Book

The bill would let corporations claim a credit equal to half the cost of new machines they install, cutting the money they pay in state taxes.

Citizens could see less money for public services because the state would give big companies a big tax break, while those companies get cheaper equipment and higher profits.

Manufacturing

• Accountability (hurts) — Corporate tax breaks reduce oversight. Bill gives corporations a credit, less scrutiny on spending
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on personal rights. Bill deals with tax, not civil rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Tax credit shifts revenue to taxpayers. State loses tax revenue, public may fund services
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Bill just introduced, no special transparency. Standard committee referral
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Favor corporate over public funding. Credits reduce state funds for other uses

Pushing for it: Corporations
Bearing the cost: Taxpayers

• Official text (CT SB00043)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00043&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — SB00043https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/SB00043/2026

The bill would let you deduct the money you spend on long-term care insurance from your state income taxes.

The deduction could lower your tax bill if you buy long-term care coverage, but it also cuts state revenue, which could mean higher taxes or fewer services for everyone.

Insurers

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight. Bill adds tax deduction without accountability changes
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No rights change. Does not affect legal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Cost shift to all taxpayers. Reduces revenue, burden spreads to everyone
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard process. Bill is introduced and referred to committee
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Reduces state tax revenue. Potentially less funding for services

• Official text (CT HB05026)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05026&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05026https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05026/2026

Manufacturers can get a tax break when they give equipment or supplies to public school manufacturing classes, which means less tax money for the state.

The bill could help schools get more hands‑on tools for students, but it also reduces the money the state collects, which could affect other services. It is still early in the process, so people can speak up now.

Manufacturers

• Accountability (neutral) — no new oversight. Bill adds tax credit but does not create new accountability mechanisms.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no impact on rights. Does not affect individual legal rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — tax credit reduces revenue. State loses tax revenue, shifting cost to all taxpayers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard committee referral. Bill is at early stage, no special transparency measures.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — benefits manufacturers. Provides financial incentive to manufacturers.

Pushing for it: Manufacturers
Bearing the cost: State taxpayers

• Official text (CT HB05177)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05177&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05177https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05177/2026

Insurers could send electronic notices differently, use new funds for reserves, and the state would stop reporting on drug formularies, affecting what info you get.

Citizens should watch this bill because it could make insurance notices harder to understand and remove a source of drug price information, while giving insurers more flexibility with their money.

Insurers

• Accountability (hurts) — removing health reporting cuts oversight. Office of Health Strategy no longer must study prescription drug formularies
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — less info for consumers. removes reporting requirement on drug formularies
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — no clear cost shift shown. reserve funding change may affect insurer finances
• Process Transparency (neutral) — electronic notice changes unclear. revision of notice rules could affect how consumers receive info
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — benefits insurers. allows board to use certain funds for insurer reserves

• Official text (CT HB05262)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05262&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05262https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05262/2026

The bill would set up a group to study the angel investor tax credit program and suggest possible changes.

If the group recommends changes, investors could get bigger tax breaks or new rules, which may affect how much money flows to new businesses and could shape future startup funding.

Investors

• Accountability (neutral) — Creates a group but does not add new oversight.. Neutral impact on holding officials accountable.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Does not change any rights for citizens.. No direct effect on personal legal protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No new spending or cost shift is specified.. Financial impact unclear.
• Process Transparency (helps) — A study could make the tax credit program more open.. Potentially improves public understanding.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes are included.. Neutral on budget direction.

• Official text (CT HB05466)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05466&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05466https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05466/2026

The state would give dairy farms a refundable tax credit when federal milk prices drop below their production costs.

Farmers could stay afloat during low‑price months, but taxpayers would foot the refund, so voters should weigh the cost to the budget against helping local dairy farms.

Milk producers

• Accountability (neutral) — no change. does not alter oversight
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no impact. does not affect personal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — taxpayers fund credit. refundable credit reduces state revenue
• Process Transparency (neutral) — neutral. bill text is straightforward
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — benefits dairy farms. credit shifts money to producers

• Official text (CT HB05570)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05570&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05570https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05570/2026

This bill would create tax credits for certain businesses and investors, which could help them save money.

If this bill passes, it might help big businesses save on taxes, but everyday people may not see any benefits. It's important to think about who really gains from these tax breaks.

Big Business

• Funding Tilt (helps) — This bill favors financial institutions with tax credits.. The tax credits benefit big businesses like financial institutions.

Pushing for it: qualified operators and financial institutions
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (CT HB05571)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05571&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05571https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05571/2026

This bill would study ways to make health care cheaper and better for people in Connecticut.

Now is the time to support this bill because it could help make health care more affordable for everyone in Connecticut.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — The bill aims to improve accountability in health care options.. The study could lead to better health care choices.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — It could enhance health care rights for everyday people.. More affordable options may protect people's health care rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs might shift to small businesses initially.. Tax credits aim to help small businesses manage costs.
• Process Transparency (helps) — The study process could be open and informative.. Transparency in the study could help people understand changes.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Funding details are not clear yet.. Unknown funding sources could affect implementation.

• Official text (CT HB05041)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05041&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05041https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05041/2026

This bill would help towns by making the state pay back money lost from veterans' tax breaks.

If this bill passes, towns won't lose money when giving veterans tax breaks. This could help keep local services strong. It's important to support veterans while also protecting town budgets.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — State funding support. The bill shifts the financial burden from towns to the state.

Pushing for it: municipalities
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (CT HB05007)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05007&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05007https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05007/2026

This bill would help towns pay for a tax break for veterans, which could save money for local services.

If this bill passes, towns might get some money back to help with costs. This could help keep local services strong for everyone, especially veterans.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — State support for local costs. The bill provides state funding to help municipalities.

Pushing for it: municipalities
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (CT HB05068)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05068&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05068https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05068/2026

This bill would give people money back on their taxes for some of the rent they pay, helping them afford housing.

This bill would help people who rent their homes save money. Rent in Connecticut can be very expensive, so getting some money back from the state would make it easier for families to pay their bills. This bill is still moving through the state government, so people can still let their lawmakers know if they think this is a good idea to help everyday people.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. The bill does not directly impact government or corporate accountability.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps renters. It would offer financial relief, making housing more accessible and protecting renters from some financial strain.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — State helps renters. The cost of the credit would be borne by the state, shifting some financial burden from individual renters.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Normal process. The bill is moving through the standard legislative process.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Funds individuals. The bill would directly provide financial support to individual renters through a tax credit.

Pushing for it: Renters in Connecticut
Bearing the cost: Connecticut state budget

• Official text (CT HB05114)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05114&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05114https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05114/2026

This bill would stop landlords from charging you to pay rent or raising your rent unfairly, helping you save money.

This bill is important because it would protect renters in Connecticut from unfair charges and sudden rent increases. Right now, some landlords might charge you extra just to pay your rent, or they might try to raise your rent if you accidentally break a small rule. This bill would make sure you always have a free way to pay and that your rent won't go up unfairly. It would also stop landlords from tricking you into agreeing to higher rent after your lease ends. Some landlords might say they need these fees to cover their own costs or to encourage tenants to follow rules. But if this bill passes, it would give renters more power and make housing costs clearer and fairer. It is still moving through the legislature, so now is the time to let your lawmakers know what you think.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Landlords would be held more accountable for fair rental practices.. The bill would prevent landlords from increasing rental charges for breaches or using clauses for increased payments after lease expiration.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Tenants would gain protections against unfair fees and rent increases.. Tenants would be guaranteed a free rental payment method and protected from arbitrary rent increases.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — The bill would prevent landlords from shifting payment processing costs or arbitrary rent increases onto tenants.. It would require landlords to provide a no-cost rental payment method and prohibit rent increases for agreement breaches.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Landlords would be required to clearly disclose all late fees.. The bill would provide for disclosure of late fees in rental agreements.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — The bill does not directly involve government funding or financial allocations.. This bill focuses on regulating private rental agreement terms, not public funding.

Pushing for it: Tenants
Bearing the cost: Landlords

• Official text (CT HB05359)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05359&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05359https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05359/2026

This bill would give people living in mobile home parks more rights, like clearer fees, help with moving, and a better way to buy their park.

This bill would help people living in mobile manufactured home parks. It would make sure they know all the fees they have to pay and get more help if they have to move. It would also give them a better chance to buy the park if it's for sale. Plus, the state would have to listen to their complaints faster, and park owners would have to give 90 days notice before raising rent. Some park owners might say these changes add too many rules or make it harder to run their business. But for residents, these changes would mean more fairness and a stronger voice.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increases accountability for park owners and state agencies.. Park owners would have to disclose all fees, and the Department of Consumer Protection would have to acknowledge resident complaints promptly.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Significantly strengthens resident rights and protections.. Residents would gain fair rent commissions, modified relocation expenses, a clearer path to purchase their park, and 90-day notice for rent increases.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Shifts some costs and burdens from residents to park owners.. Park owners would bear the costs of detailed fee disclosures, potentially higher relocation expenses, and the administrative burden of fair rent commissions and longer notice periods for rent increases.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Improves transparency for residents regarding fees and rent changes.. The bill would require owners to provide a clear list of all fees and give 90 days' notice for rent increases, making costs more predictable for residents.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding changes are mentioned in the summary.. The official summary does not specify new appropriations or funding mechanisms related to this bill.

Pushing for it: Mobile home residents (through relocation expenses, potential rent savings, and clearer fees)
Bearing the cost: Mobile home park owners (through compliance costs, increased relocation expenses, and potential limits on rent increases)

• Official text (CT HB05226)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05226&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05226https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05226/2026

This bill would make the state pay towns back for property tax breaks given to veterans, so towns don't lose money when helping those who served.

This bill is a good idea because it makes sure towns don't lose money when they give property tax breaks to veterans. Right now, towns give these tax breaks, but they have to cover the cost themselves. This bill would make the state pay towns back for that lost money. This means veterans can still get their tax breaks, and towns won't have to cut services or raise taxes on others to make up the difference. It helps both veterans and local communities.

Government Power

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact on accountability.. The bill does not directly change how accountable government bodies are, but ensures funding for existing programs.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects towns from revenue loss, supporting veteran benefits.. By reimbursing towns, the bill protects their ability to provide services without being penalized for offering tax credits to veterans, indirectly supporting the veterans' benefit.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Shifts cost from towns to the state.. The cost of the veterans' property tax credit would shift from local towns to the state, meaning the state would cover the revenue loss for municipalities.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No direct impact on transparency.. The bill focuses on funding mechanisms, not on making government processes more or less transparent.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Tilts funding towards towns and veterans.. The bill provides state funding to towns to cover veteran property tax credits, tilting financial support towards municipalities and those who served.

Pushing for it: Municipalities and veterans
Bearing the cost: The state of Connecticut

• Official text (CT HB05086)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05086&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05086https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05086/2026

This bill would help students get paid internships and help businesses pay for them, making it easier to gain work experience.

This bill would make it easier for students to find and afford paid internships, especially those who get federal help for college. It would also help small businesses and nonprofits pay interns, which means more opportunities for everyone. This could help students get important work experience and start their careers. While the state would pay for some of these programs, it is a chance to help young people and local businesses grow.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No direct impact.. The bill does not directly change how people or organizations are held accountable for their actions.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps students access paid work experience.. The bill would provide grants to Pell grant students and support paid internships, helping more students gain valuable work experience.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — State would help cover costs for students and businesses.. The state would provide grants to students and nonprofits, and extend a tax credit for businesses, helping them afford internships.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No direct impact.. The bill does not directly change how transparent government or business processes are.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Funds would support students, small businesses, and nonprofits.. The bill would provide grants to students receiving Pell grants, and to nonprofit organizations, and extend tax credits for small businesses.

Pushing for it: Students, small businesses, nonprofit organizations
Bearing the cost: State budget

• Official text (CT HB05478)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05478&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05478https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05478/2026

The bill would let people subtract what they pay for Medicare from the amount of income tax they owe.

The bill could put money back in seniors' pockets by lowering their tax bill, making Medicare more affordable, but it also means the state loses tax revenue that could fund other services.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight added. Provides a benefit without creating new accountability mechanisms.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Expands taxpayer right to reduce tax. Allows individuals to lower their tax bill based on Medicare spending.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Reduces state tax revenue. The credit shifts the cost of Medicare premiums from individuals to the state budget.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. Bill is introduced and referred to committee with no special transparency provisions.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Tax credit cuts revenue. The credit reduces the amount of tax the state collects.

• Official text (CT SB00042)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00042&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — SB00042https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/SB00042/2026

The bill would stop health insurers from using software to downcode claims or require step‑therapy for serious illnesses, protecting patients' access to needed care.

Citizens could keep getting the treatments they need without insurers cutting benefits, and they get clearer contract rules, so they won’t be stuck with surprise denials.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Adds oversight and study requirement. Insurance Commissioner must conduct study on insurance statutes
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects patient access to care. Prohibits downcoding and step‑therapy for serious conditions
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No clear cost shift shown. Bill does not specify new fees or charges
• Process Transparency (helps) — Clarifies contract terms and definitions. Defines anti‑steering clause and contract duration rules
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding provisions identified. Bill contains no spending language

• Official text (CT SB00342)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00342&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — SB00342https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/SB00342/2026

Small businesses would get a $2,080 tax credit for each full‑time employee, lowering their tax bill.

The credit could help small firms hire more workers or keep prices low, but it also reduces state revenue that taxpayers fund.

Small businesses

• Accountability (neutral) — no new oversight. bill adds tax credit, no new accountability measures
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — does not affect rights. does not change legal rights of anyone
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — cost shifts to taxpayers. tax credit reduces state revenue, burden falls on taxpayers
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard referral. bill is referred to finance committee, no special transparency
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — benefits small businesses over general fund. credits lower revenue, favoring small business owners

• Official text (CT HB05008)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05008&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05008https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05008/2026

This bill would help families save money on taxes for their homes or cars.

If this bill passes, more families could get money back on their taxes, which can help pay for other things they need. Now is the time to support this change.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Increased tax credits provide financial relief.. The bill increases the property tax credit, benefiting families.

Pushing for it: families with primary residences or vehicles
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (CT HB05009)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05009&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05009https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05009/2026

This bill would let people get bigger tax credits for their homes and cars, helping them save money.

If this bill passes, more families could save money on their taxes. Now is the time to support it and help more people keep their hard-earned cash.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Increases tax credits for individuals. More money back for everyday people

Pushing for it: everyday people
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (CT HB05061)https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05061&which_year=2026
• LegiScan — HB05061https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/HB05061/2026