CT HERO Act
May 2, 2025This week, I was proud to help lead the passage of House Bill 6442, known as the CT HERO Act, through the House chamber with unanimous support.
The HERO Act is more than a bill—it's a promise kept. It’s the product of months of bipartisan collaboration, thoughtful listening, and an unwavering commitment to honoring those who served. This act is part one of a legislative package for our veterans and service members, and from the earliest drafting stages, my colleagues and I have been determined to create legislation that reflects what our veterans have asked for: real recognition, real support, and real action.
Here’s part of what the HERO Act will do:
✅ Designate November as Veterans’ Month — giving us the time and space to reflect on the sacrifice and service of our veterans.
✅ Waive fees for Purple Heart license plates — making them more accessible to those who earned one of our nation’s highest honors.
✅ Create commemorative plates to recognize women veterans and the Borinqueneers, honoring their contributions in a visible and lasting way.
✅ Provide free license renewals for veterans, helping reduce barriers to everyday mobility and access.
✅ Evaluate and improve dental services available through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
✅ Accelerate nursing home placement for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
✅ Improve school transitions for military families with children who require special education services.
We call it the HERO Act, but it’s really about our obligation to see, hear, and serve the people who were willing to give everything for this country. Our veterans deserve policies that reflect more than gratitude—they deserve progress.
