Priority Bill Press Conference

February 17, 2026

Dear Neighbor,

Last Wednesday, I held a press conference to discuss a proposed bill pertaining to juvenile justice.

Under current Connecticut law, individuals who were under the age of 21 at the time of their sentencing are only eligible for early parole if they were sentenced before Oct. 1, 2005. My proposed legislation would eliminate the Oct. 1, 2005, sentencing cutoff and raise the eligible age from 21 and younger at the time of sentencing to younger than 26.

Thank you to all of the legislators and advocates who spoke and stood in solidary. This commonsense change could be lifechanging to several individuals.

Click here to watch the press conference.

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It's easier than ever to follow along and get involved. There are several resources you can utilize that will help you stay updated on the legislative process as it unfolds in Hartford.

Here's how you can stay connected and actively participate:

The Office of Legislative Research (OLR) provides nonpartisan and unbiased research to members of the General Assembly and its staff. Part of OLR's duties include writing bill analyses, which are summaries of bills in plain language.
You can view the Connecticut General Assembly's upcoming events by checking out its schedule on the CGA official website.
Follow CT-N for live coverage of committee meetings, press conferences, as well as House and Senate floor debates.
Click here to register to monitor any bill's journey as it goes through the legislative process. By signing up, you can enter the bill number and receive real-time updates. Stay informed with email notifications whenever there's a change.
Click here for information on how to testify on a bill at a public hearing.

Together, we can ensure all voices are heard.

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The Connecticut Student Loan Reimbursement Program has opened a new grant round and is now accepting applications for student loan payments that were made during the 2025 calendar year! Please visit the Connecticut Office of Higher Education website to check if you are eligible and to access the application.

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ICYMI- The Norwalk NAACP Branch, Norwalk Public Library and SoNo Entertainment are collaborating for an event called "Rhythm of Our Roots", a discussion of the history of Black Music in America. The event will be held on February 21 at the Norwalk Public Library. Please see the flyer below for more information.

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ICYMI - Norwalk Public Schools will hold the 4th annual Black History & Heritage Festival on Thursday, February 26 from 5:45 PM - 8 PM at Norwalk High School.

This event will feature student performances and presentations on Black history and culture, as well as local Black-owned business fair.

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The City of Norwalk will host three listening sessions regarding a new Residential Parking Program that Park Norwalk is developing. Please see the flyer below for more information.