Patricia Dillon

Last month, Governor Lamont signed House Bill 7042 - An Act Concerning Implementation of the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act into law. This bill, which I cosponsored, addresses several issues related to firearms:

Fellowship Place is taking applications for the Renters Rebate program through September 30.

Elderly and disabled residents who paid rent in CT in 2024 may receive a rebate ranging from $10 to $700.

Happy Independence Day! Democracy is precious. I hope your day is filled with fun and safe festivities.

Several new laws that were passed during the 2025 legislative session take effect on Tuesday, July 1. Please see below to read about some of them!

Last week I identified some of the ambitious policy proposals we worked on, for example energy and child care. This week I’d like to honor some of the people who helped build New Haven’s strong community.

This week the General Assembly completed a session marked by ambitious legislation targeting issues affecting the lives of Connecticut families and our economy.

First is a $300 million child care trust.

Quick, professional response by state officials averted a crisis when supportive housing on Ella Grasso Boulevard was headed for the market. After I contacted Cmsr Seela Mosquera Bruno she and DECD and DMHAS teamed up to put together a package to save the units. No drama. At least 100 people could have been homeless. What a relief to know you can trust the competence of our state team. I spoke at the ribbon cutting then headed up to Hartford. Thank you all!

For too long, Connecticut's special education model has faced fundamental flaws that prevented all students from receiving the proper education they deserve. With our recent passage of HB 5001: An Act Concerning the Quality and Delivery of Special Education Services in Connecticut, we are taking important steps to reform this system.