Legislation Passed In The House This Week

May 5, 2023
Legislation Passed in The House
We approved HB6569. The bill protects children by banning marriage under the age of 18.
https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2023&bill_num=6569
The House proved our commitment to all CT mothers having access to specialized lactation healthcare. HB 6819 will require the DPH to provide a full list of international board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) in the state on their website and will establish a taskforce to study licensure.
https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB06819&which_year=2023
Diaper insecurity, food insecurity, and housing instability….this bill creates a task force to develop a plan that utilizes Medicaid funding to support these health-related social needs, seek federal approval for services, and report how the proposed coverage will impact current recommendations.
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/amd/H/pdf/2023HB-06587-R00HA-AMD.pdf
The House approved HB6689 to make a career in health care a realistic option for more CT students. The Nursing and Mental Health Care Professionals Loan Subsidy Program will mean lower interest rates for students looking to go into health and mental health care.

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB06689&which_year=2023
House Bill 6479 contains a key provision to maximize federal funds designated for state and municipal climate change resiliency projects, including coastal resiliency projects.

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB06479&which_year=2023
We passed HB 5575, a necessary measure to ensure the humane treatment of animals in municipal animal shelters. We set municipal regulations establishing guidelines that maintain the health and safety of both the animals and the individuals working in the facilities.
https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05575&which_year=2023
On Thursday, the House passed HB 6607, which requires state-owned and leased buildings to turn off nonessential outdoor lighting during peak bird migration periods in order to assist in preventing birds from flying into the sides of such buildings.

For any state-owned and leased buildings, nonessential outdoor lighting will be turned off between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.