CT · Officeholder

Cathy Osten

DState Senator · District 19

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Connecticut Senate District 19

Biography

Cathy Osten (Catherine Osten) has represented Connecticut's 19th Senate District since January 2013 and is the Democratic candidate for the seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot.[1]

She graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1973 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army, spending four years in Japan as a translator-interpreter in Mandarin Chinese.[1] She later attended Mohegan Community College and worked for more than two decades in the state Department of Correction, first as a corrections officer and then as a lieutenant.[1]

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Connecticut Senate District 19

Cathy Osten is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Connecticut Senate District 19 as DWorking FamiliesIndependent Party of Connecticut. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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Other candidates for this seat

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Votes by issue

Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned

Jobs & cost of living89 with · 0 against89 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  AN ACT ALLOWING BOARD MEMBERS OF QUASI-PUBLIC AGENCIES TO OBTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE UNDER THE STATE EMPLOYEE PLAN.
  To allow any board member of a quasi-public agency to obtain health insurance coverage under the state employee plan.
  May 1, 2025 · Passed 20–14 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION.
  To (1) replace "marijuana" with "cannabis", (2) redefine "cannabis", (3) authorize qualifying out-of-state patients to access the state's palliative use cannabis market, (4) provide that no producer shall be required to staff any transport vehicle with more than one employee, (5) establish a cannabis regulatory working group, (6) prohibit a retailer, hybrid retailer or dispensary facility from borrowing money or receiving credit from a cultivator, micro-cultivator or producer for more than thirty days, (7) authorize the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to order a cultivator, micro-cultivator or producer to issue a written notice of delinquency for any delinquent retailer, hybrid retailer or dispensary facility, (8) require the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to adopt regulations to (A) establish additional licenses and endorsements, and (B) allow for sales of additional palliative use cannabis products to consumers at retailers and hybrid retailers, (9) require the Social Equity Council to review and approve certain sales or transfers involving cannabis establishment licenses issued to social equity applicants, (10) require the Commissioner of Consumer Protection and the Social Equity Council to submit policies and procedures to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to consumer protection, (11) provide that no retailer, hybrid retailer or dispensary facility shall retain any personal data obtained for purposes of age verification for longer than twenty-four hours, (12) eliminate provisions requiring a hybrid retailer to (A) maintain a pharmacist at its hybrid retailer location, (B) offer pharmacist consultations, and (C) maintain a private consultation space for pharmacists, (13) allow edible cannabis products to exceed five milligrams of THC in certain circumstances, (14) eliminate the dosage, potency and concentration limits for cannabis concentrates, cannabis flower and other cannabis plant material, (15) provide that cannabis flower or other cannabis plant material shall not be required to undergo stability testing once it is in its final packaging, (16) authorize remediation of cannabis flower and other cannabis plant material by exposure to ionizing radiation and require a disclosure label concerning such remediation, (17) authorize the inclusion of additional branding and colors on cannabis packaging, (18) provide that certain information and documents concerning a material change to a cannabis establishment shall be public records, (19) increase the permissible amount of THC in infused beverages and high-THC beverages, (20) authorize out-of-state laboratories to test infused beverages, (21) modify the labeling requirements applicable to infused beverages, (22) authorize infused beverage wholesalers to sell infused beverages to additional liquor permittees, (23) establish a commercial extractor license, (24) establish an infused beverage on premises consumption endorsement for cer
  Apr 30, 2026 · Passed 18–17 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
  AN ACT CONCERNING EMERGENCY NONPROFIT ASSISTANCE.
  Moves $3 million from the General Fund to a new emergency nonprofit assistance account, if the April 2025 revenue statement shows a surplus, and awards grants of $62,500 to $800,000 to 24 named nonprofits plus $112,500 for administration.
  Mar 5, 2025 · Failed 11–23 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All jobs & cost of living votes
Rights & public safety85 with · 3 against88 votes
Most contested
- No
  AN ACT CONCERNING SENTENCING OF AND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED WHEN SUCH INDIVIDUAL WAS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-SIX YEARS.
  To expand provisions concerning the sentencing of a child who committed a class A or B felony and parole of persons who committed a crime under the age of twenty-one years, to those persons who were under twenty-six years of age when they committed such crimes.
  Apr 28, 2026 · Failed 11–24 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN SERVICES FUNDED UNDER MEDICAID.
  To require a provider who is reimbursed for services under Medicaid to agree, in writing, not to discriminate against persons whose rights are protected under state law as a condition of receiving Medicaid reimbursement.
  May 20, 2025 · Passed 24–11 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
  AN ACT CONCERNING RACIAL AND ETHNIC IMPACT STATEMENTS.
  To provide for (1) the development of procedures for requesting and preparing racial and ethnic impact statements for certain bills before the General Assembly, and (2) access to information for the purpose of preparing such statements.
  May 1, 2025 · Failed 11–24 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All rights & public safety votes
Education & families53 with · 4 against57 votes
Most contested
- No
  AN ACT CONCERNING RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS AND DISCONNECTED YOUTHS.
  To provide support for children from birth to age five and address challenges faced by disconnected youths.
  May 13, 2025 · Failed 14–21 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
  AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF PARENT-MANAGED LEARNING.
  To address issues relating to the provision of equivalent instruction in the state.
  May 4, 2026 · Passed 22–14 · against most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
  AN ACT ESTABLISHING A JUST CAUSE STANDARD FOR TEACHER CONTRACT TERMINATIONS AND REQUIRING CONTRACT TERMINATION HEARINGS FOR TEACHERS THAT HAVE ATTAINED TENURE BE BEFORE A NEUTRAL HEARING OFFICER.
  To (1) add a just cause standard for certain teacher contract terminations, and (2) make the decision of a neutral hearing officer in teacher contract termination hearings binding on the parties.
  May 20, 2025 · Failed 11–23 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All education & families votes
Health & care37 with · 1 against38 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION.
  To (1) replace "marijuana" with "cannabis", (2) redefine "cannabis", (3) authorize qualifying out-of-state patients to access the state's palliative use cannabis market, (4) provide that no producer shall be required to staff any transport vehicle with more than one employee, (5) establish a cannabis regulatory working group, (6) prohibit a retailer, hybrid retailer or dispensary facility from borrowing money or receiving credit from a cultivator, micro-cultivator or producer for more than thirty days, (7) authorize the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to order a cultivator, micro-cultivator or producer to issue a written notice of delinquency for any delinquent retailer, hybrid retailer or dispensary facility, (8) require the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to adopt regulations to (A) establish additional licenses and endorsements, and (B) allow for sales of additional palliative use cannabis products to consumers at retailers and hybrid retailers, (9) require the Social Equity Council to review and approve certain sales or transfers involving cannabis establishment licenses issued to social equity applicants, (10) require the Commissioner of Consumer Protection and the Social Equity Council to submit policies and procedures to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to consumer protection, (11) provide that no retailer, hybrid retailer or dispensary facility shall retain any personal data obtained for purposes of age verification for longer than twenty-four hours, (12) eliminate provisions requiring a hybrid retailer to (A) maintain a pharmacist at its hybrid retailer location, (B) offer pharmacist consultations, and (C) maintain a private consultation space for pharmacists, (13) allow edible cannabis products to exceed five milligrams of THC in certain circumstances, (14) eliminate the dosage, potency and concentration limits for cannabis concentrates, cannabis flower and other cannabis plant material, (15) provide that cannabis flower or other cannabis plant material shall not be required to undergo stability testing once it is in its final packaging, (16) authorize remediation of cannabis flower and other cannabis plant material by exposure to ionizing radiation and require a disclosure label concerning such remediation, (17) authorize the inclusion of additional branding and colors on cannabis packaging, (18) provide that certain information and documents concerning a material change to a cannabis establishment shall be public records, (19) increase the permissible amount of THC in infused beverages and high-THC beverages, (20) authorize out-of-state laboratories to test infused beverages, (21) modify the labeling requirements applicable to infused beverages, (22) authorize infused beverage wholesalers to sell infused beverages to additional liquor permittees, (23) establish a commercial extractor license, (24) establish an infused beverage on premises consumption endorsement for cer
  Apr 30, 2026 · Passed 18–17 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
  AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS.
  To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.
  Apr 23, 2026 · Failed 11–22 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
  AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER JOINT VENTURE INITIATIVE.
  Raises UConn 2000 bond authorizations by $390 million over five years and lets the money fund UConn Health Center subsidiaries or joint ventures to acquire, operate, and sell hospital systems; sale proceeds go to the General Fund.
  Nov 13, 2025 · Failed 12–23 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All health & care votes
Housing & rent32 with · 1 against33 votes
Most contested
- No
  AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AND THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS PERSONS.
  To lower housing costs, increase housing options and better support homeless persons.
  May 31, 2025 · Passed 20–15 · against most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
  AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING GROWTH.
  Nov 13, 2025 · Failed 11–24 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  AN ACT CONCERNING FORECLOSURE, ASSIGNMENT AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR UNPAID SEWER ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER FEES AND CHARGES.
  To prohibit foreclosure, assignment and other enforcement actions for unpaid sewer assessments and other fees and charges in the case of owner-occupied real property for which the principal of such unpaid assessments, fees and charges is less than three thousand dollars unless three years have elapsed from the date any lien was filed and such lien remains unpaid.
  May 7, 2025 · Passed 23–11 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All housing & rent votes
Climate & energy27 with · 1 against28 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION.
  To (1) require the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to develop successor programs for the RRES, NRES and SCEF programs, (2) require a study of consumer protections for solar photovoltaic system leasing and sales, (3) allow the use of portable solar photovoltaic systems, (4) require the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to implement an agrivoltaics program, and (5) require the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to establish a pilot program concerning the installation of solar photovoltaic systems in environmental justice communities.
  May 6, 2026 · Failed 12–24 · against most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
  AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF LIGHTER-THAN-AIR BALLOONS.
  To prohibit the sale of helium for purposes of filling lighter-than-air balloons.
  Apr 21, 2026 · Failed 11–25 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
  AN ACT CONCERNING REDEMPTION OF OUT-OF-STATE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
  Feb 25, 2026 · Failed 11–25 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All climate & energy votes
Technology & privacy17 with · 0 against17 votes
Most contested
- No
  AN ACT CONCERNING DATA PRIVACY, ONLINE MONITORING, SOCIAL MEDIA, DATA BROKERS AND CONNECTED VEHICLE SERVICES.
  To (1) amend various laws concerning (A) consumer data privacy and online monitoring by (i) defining and redefining various terms, (ii) modifying the applicability threshold for controllers and processors, (iii) modifying the entity-level and data-level exemptions, and (iv) imposing additional requirements regarding disclosures and sales of personal data, sensitive data and consumer health data, (B) social media by (i) redefining "social media platform", and (ii) prohibiting a social media platform from requiring a parent to establish an account to submit certain requests concerning a minor, and (C) youth data privacy and online monitoring by (i) defining "know", (ii) eliminating a rebuttable presumption, and (iii) modifying the scope of permissible controller conduct, and (2) provide for the registration and regulation of data brokers.
  May 14, 2025 · Failed 11–24 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
  AN ACT PROHIBITING LIBRARIES FROM AGREEING TO CERTAIN TERMS IN ELECTRONIC BOOK AND DIGITAL AUDIOBOOK LICENSE AGREEMENTS OR CONTRACTS.
  To prohibit libraries in the state from entering into contracts or license agreements with publishers of electronic books and digital audiobooks that contain certain restrictions.
  May 8, 2025 · Failed 8–28 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NET EQUALITY PROGRAM.
  To require certain broadband Internet access service providers to provide affordable broadband Internet access service.
  May 21, 2025 · Passed 29–7 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All technology & privacy votes
Transportation9 with · 0 against9 votes
Most contested
- No
  AN ACT CONCERNING NON-SAFETY-RELATED TRAFFIC STOPS, DRIVING WHILE CONSUMING CANNABIS AND EXCESSIVE RECKLESS DRIVING.
  To clarify and amend certain statutes for traffic stops concerning properly displaying a number plate, lamps and illuminating devices, windshields and registration.
  May 22, 2025 · Failed 12–24 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
  AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIFORM INVESTIGATION OF ACCIDENT REPORT AND CERTAIN REPORTS BY PEACE OFFICERS.
  To require (1) the Commissioner of Transportation to conduct a study of any changes necessary to conform the uniform investigation of accident report to the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria, and (2) a peace officer to prepare a report when such officer requests emergency medical services for a person who experiences an emergency medical condition or is medically unstable while in direct audio or visual contact with, or under the custody or control of, such officer.
  May 1, 2025 · Failed 11–25 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CONCERNING VEGETATION MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES, TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND RIDER SAFETY, TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM, ENCAMPMENTS, MARINE PILOT LICENSE FEES, MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, DISTRACTED DRIVING, A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ACCESS TO PARKING FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES AND A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN SCHOOL BUS FLEETS.
  To implement the recommendations of the Department of Transportation concerning (1) infrastructure and service connections located in the state's right-of-way, (2) diesel-fueled transit buses, (3) electric vehicle parking at state agencies, (4) the Port Eastside Infrastructure Improvement District, (5) dynamic part-time lanes and control systems, (6) the restricted use of highways during extreme weather conditions, and (7) the memorial naming of a certain bridge.
  May 6, 2026 · Passed 32–4 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All transportation votes

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 10 of 228 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Education & families (4), Rights & public safety (3), Climate & energy (1)

AN ACT CONCERNING CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS, UNFINISHED FRAMES OR UNFINISHED LOWER RECEIVERS, VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AND REFUNDABILITY OF PERMITS FOR SALE AT RETAIL OF FIREARMS AND FOR CARRYING OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS.
What it does: To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 21–1, Republicans 1–10
May 6, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION.
What it does: To (1) require the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to develop successor programs for the RRES, NRES and SCEF programs, (2) require a study of consumer protections for solar photovoltaic system leasing and sales,…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 1–24, Republicans 11–0
May 6, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF PARENT-MANAGED LEARNING.
What it does: To address issues relating to the provision of equivalent instruction in the state.
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 22–3, Republicans 0–11
May 4, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS.
What it does: To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 22–1, Republicans 0–11
Apr 23, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT EXPANDING THE ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM TO SHIELD LAND RECORDS AND INCLUDE PRIVATE ENTITIES.
What it does: To make a technical change to a statute concerning government organization.
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 24–1, Republicans 2–9
Apr 22, 2026Official record ↗

How this is counted

Their votes on the most contested roll calls

The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank

Yes
AN ACT ALLOWING BOARD MEMBERS OF QUASI-PUBLIC AGENCIES TO OBTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE UNDER THE STATE EMPLOYEE PLAN.
With most of their party · Passed 20–14 · Yes 20–No 14 · Democrats 20–3, Republicans 0–11
May 1, 2025Official record ↗
Yes
AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION.
With most of their party · Passed 18–17 · Yes 18–No 17 · Democrats 18–7, Republicans 0–10
Apr 30, 2026Official record ↗
No
AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AND THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS PERSONS.
Against most of their party · Passed 20–15 · Yes 20–No 15 · Democrats 20–4, Republicans 0–11
May 31, 2025Official record ↗
No
AN ACT CONCERNING RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS AND DISCONNECTED YOUTHS.
With most of their party · Failed 14–21 · Yes 14–No 21 · Democrats 3–21, Republicans 11–0
May 13, 2025Official record ↗
No
AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS.
With most of their party · Failed 11–22 · Yes 11–No 22 · Democrats 0–22, Republicans 11–0
Apr 23, 2026Official record ↗
No
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF PARENT-MANAGED LEARNING.
Against most of their party · Passed 22–14 · Yes 22–No 14 · Democrats 22–3, Republicans 0–11
May 4, 2026Official record ↗
No
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A JUST CAUSE STANDARD FOR TEACHER CONTRACT TERMINATIONS AND REQUIRING CONTRACT TERMINATION HEARINGS FOR TEACHERS THAT HAVE ATTAINED TENURE BE BEFORE A NEUTRAL HEARING OFFICER.
With most of their party · Failed 11–23 · Yes 11–No 23 · Democrats 0–23, Republicans 11–0
May 20, 2025Official record ↗
No
AN ACT CONCERNING EMERGENCY NONPROFIT ASSISTANCE.
With most of their party · Failed 11–23 · Yes 11–No 23 · Democrats 0–23, Republicans 11–0
Mar 5, 2025Official record ↗

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HB 5464 · CT SENATE

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CONCERNING VEGETATION MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES, TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND RIDER SAFETY, TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM, ENCAMPMENTS, MARINE PILOT LICENSE FEES, MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, DISTRACTED DRIVING, A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ACCESS TO PARKING FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES AND A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN SCHOOL BUS FLEETS.

YesVOTED

To implement the recommendations of the Department of Transportation concerning (1) infrastructure and service connections located in the state's right-of-way, (2) diesel-fueled transit buses, (3) electric vehicle parking at state agencies, (4) the Port Eastside Infrastructure Improvement District, (5) dynamic part-time lanes and control systems, (6) the restricted use of highways during extreme weather conditions, and (7) the memorial naming of a certain bridge.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗

Passed 32–4·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗

SB 477 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO FILE FOR CERTAIN GRAND LIST EXEMPTIONS, A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO ABATE DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND, ALLOCATIONS OF CERTAIN STATE FUNDS AND ITEMS IMPLEMENTING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.

YesVOTED

To allow certain persons to file for property tax exemptions, notwithstanding certain statutory deadlines.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗

Passed 24–11·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗

SB 477 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO FILE FOR CERTAIN GRAND LIST EXEMPTIONS, A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO ABATE DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND, ALLOCATIONS OF CERTAIN STATE FUNDS AND ITEMS IMPLEMENTING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.

YesVOTED

To allow certain persons to file for property tax exemptions, notwithstanding certain statutory deadlines.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗

Passed 26–9·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗

SB 477 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO FILE FOR CERTAIN GRAND LIST EXEMPTIONS, A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO ABATE DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND, ALLOCATIONS OF CERTAIN STATE FUNDS AND ITEMS IMPLEMENTING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.

NoVOTED

To allow certain persons to file for property tax exemptions, notwithstanding certain statutory deadlines.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗

Failed 11–25·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗

SB 477 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO FILE FOR CERTAIN GRAND LIST EXEMPTIONS, A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO ABATE DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND, ALLOCATIONS OF CERTAIN STATE FUNDS AND ITEMS IMPLEMENTING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.

YesVOTED

To allow certain persons to file for property tax exemptions, notwithstanding certain statutory deadlines.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗

Passed 25–11·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗

SB 342 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH COVERAGE.

YesVOTED

To: (1) require certain health insurers, preferred provider networks and other entities to include certain provisions in contracts with health care providers regarding reimbursement for certain covered health benefits, (2) clarify the definition of "anti-steering clause" under section 38a-477i of the general statutes, (3) require the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study concerning various revisions to the insurance statutes, (4) change the time period that a health carrier and participating provider shall continue to abide by the terms of a contract under section 38a-472f of the general statutes, (5) prohibit a health carrier from using a software tool to downcode or deny certain health insurance claims, (6) establish a rebuttable presumption for purposes of the review of an adverse determination under section 38a-591e of the general statutes, and (7) prohibit certain health carriers from requiring step therapy for prescription drugs used to treat a chronic, disabling or life-threatening condition.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗

Passed 34–1·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗

HB 5222 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION, CANNABIS, DATA PRIVACY, FIRE INSPECTIONS, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

YesVOTED

To implement the Department of Consumer Protection's recommendations regarding (1) the Board of Accountancy, (2) professional engineers and land surveyors, (3) real estate brokers and real estate salespersons, (4) plumbing and piping work, (5) businesses engaged in providing certain skilled trade work or services, (6) interior designers, (7) adulterated or misbranded foods, beverages and ingredients, (8) donation bins, (9) funeral service contracts, (10) apartment listing services, and (11) various minor, technical and conforming changes to statutes concerning consumer protection.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗

Passed 35–1·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗

HB 5043 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS, UNFINISHED FRAMES OR UNFINISHED LOWER RECEIVERS, VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AND REFUNDABILITY OF PERMITS FOR SALE AT RETAIL OF FIREARMS AND FOR CARRYING OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS.

Not votingNO VOTE

To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗

Failed 11–22·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗

HB 5043 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS, UNFINISHED FRAMES OR UNFINISHED LOWER RECEIVERS, VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AND REFUNDABILITY OF PERMITS FOR SALE AT RETAIL OF FIREARMS AND FOR CARRYING OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS.

Not votingNO VOTE

To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗

Failed 11–21·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗

HB 5043 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS, UNFINISHED FRAMES OR UNFINISHED LOWER RECEIVERS, VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AND REFUNDABILITY OF PERMITS FOR SALE AT RETAIL OF FIREARMS AND FOR CARRYING OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS.

Not votingNO VOTE

To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗

Failed 11–20·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗

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