H.B. 6451, AN ACT CONCERNING GAMING AGREEMENTS WITH THE MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBE AND THE MOHEGAN TRIBE OF INDIANS OF CONNECTICUT.
States across the country have been moving towards the future, making critically needed expansions to their gaming industry by investing in new online technology. Connecticut has taken a significant step towards joining that future as HB 6451 moves through the House chamber to modernize Connecticut's gaming landscape.
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H.B. 6580, AN ACT CONCERNING AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Teaching our K-12 students to lead a healthy and sustainable lifestyle requires a comprehensive education covering the importance of locally grown and produced food and a better understanding of the agricultural industry. HB 6580 expands our students' opportunities to learn more about food and agriculture through education programs.
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H.B. 5307, AN ACT CONCERNING PRICE GOUGING.
HB 5307 expands and clarifies existing statutes to protect the Connecticut consumer against the predatory practice of price gauging. During the COVID-19 pandemic, prices for personal protective equipment and other critically needed medical goods and services soared, ultimately threatening the health and safety of providers and patients. Connecticut consumers deserve adequate protection everyday, and especially during a public health emergency.
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H.B. 6107, AN ACT CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION OF THE ZONING ENABLING ACT AND THE PROMOTION OF MUNICIPAL COMPLIANCE.
Connecticut's zoning law is almost 100 years old. It's time to make an investment to grow infrastructure responsibly while advancing housing choices across the state and correcting decades of economic and racial segregation. HB 6107, just passed by the House, reorganizes, simplifies, and clarifies existing law to empower our communities to accurately and efficiently plan for their futures while maintaining local control.
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H.B. 6548, AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE JURY SELECTION TASK FORCE.
A truly fair trial cannot happen without a jury that accurately represents the community. HB 6548 makes data-driven changes to Connecticut's jury selection methods to ensure all defendants can access their right to a fair trial by their peers.
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H.B. 6113, AN ACT REQUIRING THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE.
Understanding the signs of abuse is a critical component to keeping our kids safe. HB 6113 will raise awareness and educate parents, guardians, coaches, and youth sports volunteers to effectively combat child sexual abuse.
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H.B. 6466, AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY THAT IS EXEMPT FROM A JUDGMENT CREDITOR.
Sometimes, through no fault of their own, and especially over this past year, individuals can fall on hard times and face a growing list of debt obligations. While current law makes some protections for an individual's home and cars if bankruptcy becomes the only option, HB 6466 makes a fair increase to the homestead and motor vehicle exemption that more equitably matches the property values of our region.
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S.B. 1003, AN ACT PROHIBITING CERTAIN HEALTH CARRIERS AND PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS FROM EMPLOYING COPAY ACCUMULATOR PROGRAMS.
Patient copay assistance plans are designed to help access critically need prescription medication at an affordable cost, but too often pharmacy benefits managers and health insurance companies have prevented patients from taking advantage of these coupons. This practice makes necessary and potentially life-saving medications unaffordable. Therefore, SB 1003 takes steps to protect customers at the point of sale and helps manage out-of-pocket costs.
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