Anthony Nolan

Legislative Update: Bills Passed June 2, 2021

SB 925 Lions, elephants, leopards, and giraffes! Trophy hunting threatens several African species with an extinction crisis. SB 925 would help discourage the import and trade of any "big six" African species. SB 186 With summer nearly here, high schoolers looking for work could get hired at our state's amusement parks. The House voted to pass SB 186, which would permit individuals 16 years old to operate rides at amusement parks under the supervision of a qualified adult.

SB 89 Many people purchase travel insurance for protection against trip cancellation for unforeseen circumstances. Many policies, however, do not offer protection if an insured person’s spouse, child, dependent relative residing in the policyholder’s household, or travel companion dies by suicide. The loss of a loved one by suicide is devastating, and SB 89, or Sean’s Bill, would require travel insurers to cover suicide, helping to protect families and combat the stigma of mental illness. HB 5027 Buying a house in Connecticut can be expensive, especially for first-time homebuyers. HB 5027 would help make the cost of buying a home more affordable by allowing individuals to open savings accounts dedicated to saving for a down payment.

HB 6372 Under current law, residents already struggling financially, with less than $1,000 in their bank accounts, or who receive wages directly deposited into their account must file for an exemption and provide documentation to protect their wages and other income from being subject to a debt collector. HB 6372 provides peace of mind for these residents by automatically protecting eligible funds from debt collectors. SB 891 For those facing difficult times, Connecticut’s Foreclosure Mediation Program has helped people stay in their homes. But with the program scheduled to sunset in June 2023, SB 891 will extend this vital program for another 6 years until June 2029 to help homeowners reach settlements and keep their homes.

SB 2 SB 2 is a so-called omnibus bill intended to help improve the lives and health of all children across Connecticut.

I will continue to keep you updated as the General Assembly heads to adjournment of our regular session on June 9th.