New Laws, Health Collaborative, and more

September 26, 2025



 

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Dear Neighbor,

Happy Rosh Hashanah!

Wishing everyone a year filled with health, happiness, and sweet new beginnings.
 

New Laws Effective October 1

With fall comes cooler weather, changing leaves, and a number of new laws hitting the books. Several measures passed during the 2025 legislative session will take effect on Wednesday, October 1. Below is a brief overview of some of these important changes!

We’ve updated our motorcycle and e-bike laws to reflect our continued efforts to promote public safety and adapt to emerging technologies on our roads.

A new law raises the age from 18 to 21 for requiring motorcyclists to wear a helmet and raises the age from 16 to 18 and under for children to wear a helmet while riding bicycles, scooters and skateboards.

New regulations are also being introduced for certain high-powered electric bikes. Riders of e-bikes without pedals and equipped with batteries over 750 watts will now need a valid driver’s license to operate them. Additionally, e-bikes with batteries over 3,500 watts will require registration and insurance, similar to motorcycles.

Another measure prohibits the handcuffing of children under the age of 14, except in cases where there is a clear threat to public safety or when the child poses a risk of physical violence toward an officer. This law is intended to mitigate the traumatic impact that the use of restraints can have on young children.

Click here for the complete list and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
 

Meeting with Public Safety Officers in New London
This week I enjoyed great conversation with our public Safety at the New London Community Center. Thank you to the City of New London, Connecticut New London Police Department and New London Fire Department for your service.
 

Revolution Wind Project Resumption
This week I was glad to stand with Gov Ned Lamont, fellow Legislators, Congressman Courtney, and our great Unions to announce a federal judge stepped in and fixed Trump’s reckless move to block the Revolution Wind project. The best part of this is resuming jobs, boosting the economy, and advancing environmental goals. Trump claimed it was about “national security,” but the court showed those claims had no real basis.
 
The lesson is simple: the president doesn’t always get the final say. When bad decisions threaten clean energy, jobs, and millions of dollars every day, the courts can step up and put things back on track.
 

Honoring the 65th Infantry Regiment Borinqueneers
This Hispanic Heritage Month, Connecticut proudly honors the legacy of the 65th Infantry Regiment — The Borinqueneers. These brave Puerto Rican soldiers served our nation with courage and distinction. Our new commemorative license plate ensures their sacrifice is remembered on every road across our state.
 

Visit to NLHS Multi-Magnet Campus
Great day at NLHS Multi-Magnet Campus!

I had a blast connecting with students alongside Rep. Dan Gaiewski, Governor Ned Lamont, and Mayor Passero.
  • We checked out: The PLTW Computer Science Explorations class
  • The College & Career Center
  • The Maritime Electrical class, where students are gaining real hands-on experience
Students also got a closer look at the Connecticut Wind Turbine Project—a key piece of our state’s clean energy future.
 
Big thanks to Superintendent Ritchie, BOE Chair Elaine Maynard-Adams, and Vice President Karen Bergin for helping highlight the amazing opportunities our New London students have!
 

Meeting with Connecticut College President
This week I along with Legislative colleagues, Mayor Passero, Congressman Courtney and Erin McBride (from Senator Chris Murphys Office) met with the president of Connecticut College Andrea E. Chapdelaine, and numerous staff to discuss the state of the college. We discussed everything from enrollment, college life, faculty and staff, economic impact, internship and graduation rates. I also discussed the possibility of legislators looking at ways of helping more in the City of New London. Great conversations throughout the Legislative Breakfast.
 

Northeast Public Health Collaborative
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and New York City officially announced the formation of the Northeast Public Health Collaborative. This voluntary regional partnership aims to strengthen public health coordination, share expertise, and improve preparedness across state lines.
 
The Collaborative’s shared purpose is to work together in new ways – optimizing the use of shared resources, innovating and reimagining core services – to ensure trust in public health, respond to public health threats, advance community health and strengthen confidence in vaccines and science-based medicine.
 

Addressing Food Insecurity in Our Region
I had the great opportunity this week to join United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, End Hunger Connecticut!, the New London Area Food Pantry, and many others to bring attention to food Hunger insecurity in our region. I was happy to stand with so many people, and organizations to keep the fight alive to ensure our friends, neighbors and families that struggle with access and opportunity to food doesn't stop getting the attention it needs. 
 

DESPP Presentation on Stopping Hate Together
Recently we had a great presentation by the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection (DESPP) AT THE City of New London, Connecticut Community Center on Stopping Hate Together. Thank you to DESPP & New London Police Department Chief Brian Wright and all the speakers for giving this great educational community discussion. Education is the key to helping the community understand how to fight against some of the hate in our communities. 
 

Paraeducator Opportunity
City of New London, Connecticut New London Public Schools is hiring Para educators. If your interested in this impactful position to support the youth please reach out to the Human Services Department at 860-447-6020.
 

Fall Youth Program Opportunity
FYI: If you know a youth between the ages of 14-24 looking for a PAID experience that focuses on youth leadership development program, food justice, history, community engagement and growing food, please have them complete the application in the comments. This is competitive application as we only have space for 12 young people.
 

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If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at my Capitol office at 860-240-8512 or email me at Anthony.Nolan@cga.ct.gov. Don't forget to "Like" my official Facebook page and follow me on Twitter for news and legislative updates.
 
Sincerely,

Anthony Nolan
State Representative
 

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