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I am excited to invite you to a series of coffee conversations where we can sit down, connect, and talk about how to make our community even stronger. Whether you have questions, concerns, or fresh ideas for the year ahead, I would love to hear from you. Keep scrolling for dates, times, and locations. I hope to see you there! The governor has spent the summer signing many new key bills into law that we passed this session, and I'm proud of what we accomplished. From improving maternal and infant health, to protecting our environment, to holding insurance companies accountable. These new laws will make a real impact. Read on to see how this legislation is already shaping a better future for us all. Stay tuned for more information on my Facebook and Instagram accounts. I always look forward to hearing from you with any questions and ideas for our towns and state. Please reach out anytime by email at Savet.Constantine@cga.ct.gov.It's a privilege to represent you.
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| Join Me for Coffee and a Conversation |
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I'm hosting a series of coffee hours to connect with you, reflect on legislation we passed this year, and hear your thoughts on what worked -- and what we still need to accomplish for our community.
These informal gatherings are also a great opportunity to bring your ideas and proposals forward for the 2026 legislative session. Whether you have a specific issue in mind or just want to learn more, I would love to hear from you. |
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I am passionate about connecting with you and having real conversations about improving our community. I carry your ideas while crafting policy and advocating for Wilton, Ridgefield, and New Canaan at the Capitol.
I proudly host these events to encourage open dialogue and to promote community participation in our democratic process. Stop by for a cup of coffee and conversation about how we can keep moving Connecticut forward together. I look forward to seeing you. |
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| Maternal & Infant Health Bills Signed Into Law |
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| Health experts, advocates, and colleagues cheered as Governor Ned Lamont signed two maternal and infant health care bills into law. When mothers are supported, families and communities benefit. These critical pieces of legislation will support new mothers, babies, and fathers as they embark on a new chapter. |
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House Bill 7102 (Public Act 25-38):
- Develops a strategy to increase birth centers and birthing hospitals in underserved regions of the state with a high percentage of Medicaid recipients
- Increases Medicaid reimbursement for doulas
- Expands the role of fathers in supporting maternal and infant health
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House Bill 7214 (Public Act 25-7):
- Establishes a task force to study perinatal health care, which will provide a report card for birth centers and hospitals providing maternity care
- Requires the Commissioner of Public Health to convene an advisory committee to study the pros and cons of doula-friendly practices in hospital and make related legislative recommendations
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| We are continuing to lead the way in advancing health equity to make sure every parent, every family, and every baby can thrive here. By investing in the earliest stages of life, we not only safeguard the physical and emotional well-being of families, but we also strengthen our communities and build a more equitable, prosperous society. |
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| Environment Bill Signed Into Law |
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| The governor also took action to protect Connecticut's environment by signing major climate legislation into law. These two key bills address climate change and environmental protection. |
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House Bill 5004 (Public Act 25-125):
- Establishes a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target for Connecticut by 2050, with a new interim target for 2040
- Includes incentives for solar canopies and energy-efficient heating and cooling systems
- Supports the growth of the green economy through workforce development and sustainable business incentives
- Requires studies on heat pumps, solar canopies, nature-based solutions, and renter access to state energy efficiency plans
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| I’m proud to stand with colleagues and advocates who fought for a cleaner, fairer future. This is a win for our environment, our economy, and our kids. |
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| Mental Health Parity Bill Signed Into Law |
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| Governor Lamont also signed legislation that puts patients first and holds insurance companies accountable. |
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Here’s what it does:
✔️ Caps excessive premium hikes. Allows the Connecticut Insurance Department to limit rate increases for insurers that have a track record of hiking costs.
✔️ Enforces mental health parity—with real consequences. Insurers must treat mental health like physical health, and those who don’t comply can face fines up to $625,000 and must publicly report how they’re doing.
✔️ Ends harmful “step therapy” delays. Patients with MS, rheumatoid arthritis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression will no longer be forced to try cheaper meds first while their condition worsens, and trial periods are also cut from 60 to 30 days. |
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