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Jason Perillo

RState Senator · District 21

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Connecticut Senate District 21

Biography

Jason Perillo, a Republican, has represented District 21 in the Connecticut State Senate since February 28, 2025, and is on the November 2026 ballot for re-election.[1]

He previously served in the Connecticut House of Representatives for District 113 from 2007 to 2025.[1] He earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and graduate degrees from Boston College and Harvard University, and his career includes work in healthcare administration.[1]

  1. 1.Jason Perillo - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference

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

Connecticut Senate District 21

Jason Perillo is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Connecticut Senate District 21 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

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 18 of 243 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (7), Housing & rent (3), Rights & public safety (3)

  • AN ACT AMENDING A PRIOR CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF ROCKY HILL.

    What it does: To amend a prior conveyance of a parcel of state land to the town of Rocky Hill to change the acreage and identification of said parcel.

    Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 25–0, Republicans 2–9

    May 5, 2026Official record ↗

  • AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE.

    What it does: To increase workforce development efforts and improve working conditions in the state.

    Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 24–0, Republicans 4–7

    May 1, 2026Official record ↗

  • AN ACT ESTABLISHING VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ELEVATORS.

    What it does: To establish various requirements applicable to owners of residential elevator buildings.

    Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 23–0, Republicans 1–10

    May 1, 2026Official record ↗

  • AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.

    What it does: To require that a tenant only be charged for utilities if such tenant's dwelling unit has an individual meter.

    Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 25–0, Republicans 2–9

    Apr 28, 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 ↗

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

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Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.

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.

NoVOTED

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.

Not votingNO VOTE

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 ↗

Showing 10 of 342 votes in this collection. Coverage may be incomplete; each entry links to the official record.