Fred Gee

Several new laws that we passed during the 2026 legislative session will take effect on July 1, bringing important changes for Connecticut residents. New student loan rules are affecting more than 500,000 Connecticut residents.

New work requirements are affecting some recipients of SNAP benefits and HUSKY D recipients. Most people will not lose their benefits.

All eligible voters in Connecticut now have the option of casting a vote via absentee ballot. We passed a law protecting Connecticut consumers from being pressured into signing up for medical financing while receiving care.

We produced a 2027 budget providing more than $300 million in relief for cities, towns, and schools. We also passed a priority bill strengthening support for police, firefighters, veterans, teachers, nurses, and much more.

The Bridgeport House Democratic Legislative Delegation has secured more than $25 million in additional funding for the city, including critical support to help address the current budget shortfall facing our public schools.

You will get some welcome relief on your electric bill starting on May 1. The House advanced a bill providing targeted tax relief for the hundreds of residents at the Success Village housing cooperative.

I joined my colleagues in the Bridgeport delegation to meet with the Speaker of the House to advocate for increased education funding for our city.

House Democrats are pitching a new plan to fund our local public schools across Connecticut. A free service offers tax preparation services to residents making less than $69,000.