CT Broadcasters Assoc.
Legislative Bill Tracking
2026
| Bill | Bill Title & Upcoming Hearing Date | Sponsor | Status | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 5137 DEAD |
An Act Establishing A Refundable Tax Credit For News Organizations That Cover Local Communities In The State. |
Rep. Kate Farrar (20) Rep. Kevin Brown (56) Rep. Mary Fortier (79) | Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding (2/10) | |
| HB 5159 DEAD |
An Act Funding Journalism Fellowships For Graduates Of Public Institutions Of Higher Education. |
Higher Education and Employment Advancement | Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations (2/26) | |
| HB 5312 | An Act Establishing A Civil Action For The Office Of The Attorney General And A Private Right Of Action For Victims Of Unlawful Dissemination Of A Synthetically Created Intimate Image. |
Judiciary | Signed by the Governor (5/26) | |
| HB 5342 DEAD |
An Act Concerning The Use Of Artificial Intelligence And Other Means To Generate Deceptive Synthetic Media And Affect Elections. |
Government Administration and Elections | Tabled for the Calendar, House (4/20) | |
| HB 5343 | An Act Concerning The Reporting Of Advertising Purchased By The State. |
Government Administration and Elections | Signed by the Governor (6/4) | |
| HB 5387 DEAD |
An Act Concerning Disclosure Of Wage Ranges And Benefits On Public And Internal Job Advertisements. |
Labor and Public Employees | File Number 249 (3/30) | |
| HB 5452 DEAD |
An Act Concerning Municipal Participation In The Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network And Related Costs. |
Public Safety and Security | Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations (4/7) | |
| HB 5492 DEAD |
An Act Concerning Limitations On The Use On Noncompete Agreements. |
Labor and Public Employees | File Number 393 (4/2) | |
| HB 5569 DEAD |
An Act Concerning A Small Business Tax Credit For Qualified Local Media Advertising Expenses. |
Finance, Revenue and Bonding | FIN Public Hearing: Fri 3/27 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/23) | |
| SB 4 | An Act Concerning Consumer Privacy And Protection. |
General Law | Signed by the Governor (5/27) | |
| SB 5 | An Act Concerning Online Safety. |
General Law | Signed by the Governor (5/27) | |
| SB 126 DEAD |
An Act Concerning Funding For Connecticut Public Television. |
Sen. Ceci Maher (S26) | Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations (2/11) | |
| SB 224 DEAD |
An Act Exempting Ballots Cast At Elections, Primaries And Referenda From Disclosure Under The Freedom Of Information Act. |
Government Administration and Elections | GAE Public Hearing: Mon 2/23 10:30 AM @ ROOM 1C AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/19) | |
| SB 225 DEAD |
An Act Concerning Fees For Copying, Reviewing And Redacting Records Created By Police Body-worn Recording Equipment And Dashboard Cameras. |
Government Administration and Elections | File Number 202 (3/26) | |
| SB 226 DEAD |
An Act Concerning Various Revisions Related To Election Processes. |
Government Administration and Elections | GAE Public Hearing: Mon 2/23 10:30 AM @ ROOM 1C AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/19) | |
| SB 232 DEAD |
An Act Concerning Streaming Video Services And The Volume Of Commercial Advertisements. |
General Law | Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (4/20) | |
| SB 325 DEAD |
An Act Prohibiting The Disclosure Of The Residential Address Of Public School Employees Under The Freedom Of Information Act And Establishing A Task Force Concerning Mass Requests Under The Act. |
Government Oversight | House Calendar Number 496 (4/23) | |
| SB 344 DEAD |
An Act Protecting Children's Safety By Requiring Affirmative Consent By A Parent Or Guardian For The Use Of A Child's Likeness On Social Media. |
on Children | File Number 50 (3/17) | |
| SB 355 DEAD |
An Act Concerning Limitations On The Use Of Nondisclosure Agreements. |
Labor and Public Employees | Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (4/13) | |
| SB 435 DEAD |
An Act Concerning Automated Decision Systems Protections For Employees. |
Labor and Public Employees | Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (4/20) | |
| SB 436 DEAD |
An Act Concerning Advanced Notice Of An Employee's Work Schedule By An Employer. |
Labor and Public Employees | File Number 212 (3/26) |