Derell Wilson

Several new laws that address many issues aimed at improving our great state will become effective on July 1st.

Cooling centers, pools, and splash parks will be open as we approach the start of our first extreme hot weather protocol. It will be a brutally hot and humid stretch of weather from Tuesday through the rest of the week, and we all want to ensure that our most vulnerable are protected. The protocol begins Tuesday at noon and will remain effective through Sunday at noon.

As Vice-Chair of the Labor and Public Employees Committee, I am pleased to report that Governor Ned Lamont has signed the paid leave legislation we passed this session!

With the legislative session coming to a close, I wanted to say thank you to my amazing staff, who made it possible for me to be the best legislator possible.

I am especially proud of this legislation that will require businesses with as few as one employee to provide paid time off. The bill essentially expands the sick days program to include the state’s small businesses in the paid time off program, not just businesses with 50 or more employees. No one should have to choose between missing an important family event, going in to work sick and exposing others, or taking a mental health day when needed.

Today is Tax Day and low to middle-income workers in Norwich have some major tax savings to look forward to when they file their personal income tax returns!

Great news! The Aging Committee approved HB 5001, an omnibus bill that will provide further support to our seniors.
This proposal is a priority of the House, and I am thrilled it is progressing through the legislative process.

As a State Representative, one of the greatest honors I have is to share my work with young individuals, particularly those who are interested in government and aspire to pursue it in the future!
I was delighted to spend some time with the Kelly Middle School Student Council at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford on Monday!