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Heather Somers

RState Senator · District 18

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Connecticut Senate District 18

Biography

Heather Somers, a Republican, was elected in November 2016 to represent Connecticut's 18th Senate District.[1]

The district includes Griswold, Groton, North Stonington, Plainfield, Preston, Sterling, Stonington and Voluntown.[1] She is ranking member of the Public Health and Appropriations committees.[1] She was a founding partner of Hydrofera, a medical device manufacturer that employed nearly 100 people in Windham County.[1]

1.About - Connecticut Senate Republicans · Connecticut Senate Republicans (member page) Official record

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-19.

Connecticut Senate District 18

Heather Somers is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Connecticut Senate District 18 as RIndependent Party of Connecticut. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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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 Republicans voted. How topics are assigned

Rights & public safety91 with · 6 against98 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  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.
  To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.
  May 6, 2026 · Failed 11–20 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  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 11–23 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
All rights & public safety votes
Jobs & cost of living83 with · 9 against92 votes
Most contested
- No
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
All jobs & cost of living votes
Education & families61 with · 0 against61 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  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 RepublicansOfficial 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 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
All education & families votes
Health & care42 with · 2 against44 votes
Most contested
- No
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS.
  To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.
  Apr 23, 2026 · Failed 11–21 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
All health & care votes
Housing & rent27 with · 3 against30 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 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING GROWTH.
  Nov 13, 2025 · Failed 11–24 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
All housing & rent votes
Climate & energy26 with · 2 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 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  AN ACT CONCERNING REDEMPTION OF OUT-OF-STATE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
  Feb 25, 2026 · Failed 11–25 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
All climate & energy votes
Technology & privacy14 with · 3 against17 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
All technology & privacy votes
Transportation8 with · 2 against10 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
  AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND DRIVERS, THE PROJECTION OF A LASER AT AN AIRCRAFT OR FLIGHT PATH, AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SAFETY DEVICES, SMALL HARBOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, THE CONNECTICUT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL, BUS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND THE NAMING OF CERTAIN ROADS AND BRIDGES.
  To implement the recommendations of the Department of Transportation concerning the Connecticut Plan Coordinate System, an autonomous vehicle pilot program, crosswalks, light rail transit signals, highway service signs, federal surface transportation urban program funding, rail facilities and transit districts.
  May 27, 2025 · Passed 31–4 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
All transportation votes

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 13 of 243 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (6), Housing & rent (3), Rights & public safety (2)

AN ACT CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING FOR ALL AND VARIOUS OTHER REFORMS RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS.
What it does: To (1) remove the statutory restrictions on eligibility for absentee voting, (2) allow municipalities to provide by charter for quadrennial municipal elections, (3) authorize the Secretary of the State to recommend ch…
Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 0–25, Republicans 10–1
May 6, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE AND CONCERNING PROVISIONS RELATING TO REVENUE, SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE BUDGET.
What it does: To (1) exempt from the sales and use taxes sales of (A) certain clothing costing under one hundred dollars, school supplies and household appliances, and (B) sandwiches, grinders, coffee and tea prepared and sold by g…
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 25–0, Republicans 5–6
May 2, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY BY PRIVATE EQUITY ENTITIES.
What it does: To require a seventy-five-day waiting period for private equity entities to offer to purchase one or two-family homes.
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 25–0, Republicans 2–9
Apr 30, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT CONCERNING HOSPITAL SALE-LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS AND ATTESTATIONS CONCERNING LACK OF A CONTROLLING INTEREST OF A HOSPITAL OR OF INTERFERENCE WITH THE PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT AND CLINICAL DECISIONS OF CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS OF A HOSPITAL BY A PRIVATE EQUITY ENTITY.
What it does: To (1) permit hospitals experiencing financial distress to enter into sale-leaseback agreements under certain circumstances, and (2) require hospitals to submit attestations that no private equity entity has a control…
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 25–0, Republicans 2–9
Apr 22, 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 yes · most Republicans voted no · 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 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.
With most of their party · Failed 11–20 · Yes 11–No 20 · Democrats 0–20, Republicans 11–0
May 6, 2026Official record ↗
No
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 ↗
No
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.
With most of their party · Passed 20–15 · Yes 20–No 15 · Democrats 20–4, Republicans 0–11
May 31, 2025Official record ↗
Yes
AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS.
With most of their party · Failed 11–21 · Yes 11–No 21 · Democrats 0–21, Republicans 11–0
Apr 23, 2026Official record ↗
Yes
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 CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF PARENT-MANAGED LEARNING.
With most of their party · Passed 22–14 · Yes 22–No 14 · Democrats 22–3, Republicans 0–11
May 4, 2026Official record ↗
Yes
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.
With most of their party · Failed 11–23 · Yes 11–No 23 · Democrats 0–23, Republicans 11–0
Apr 28, 2026Official 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.

NoVOTED

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.

NoVOTED

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.

YesVOTED

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.

NoVOTED

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.

YesVOTED

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.

YesVOTED

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.

YesVOTED

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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