New Laws Effective January 1

December 30, 2024


 
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Dear Neighbor,
 
I would like to wish everyone a Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! May your holidays be filled with warmth and moments of gratitude surrounded by loved ones.

A number of new laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session will go into effect Wednesday, January 1. Please read below to know what to expect.

 
One law will expand Connecticut's paid sick leave policy to all companies with at least 25 employees. This new law lets employees take care of their families without adding any additional stress or financial strain.

It will soon become easier than ever for companies to help employees pay off their student loan debt. Through one law, the tax credit for employers making payments for an employee will be expanded - helping Connecticut residents and businesses alike.

We are also protecting those affected by coerced debt, which is created as a result of a domestic violence victim being forced by an abuser into incurring credit card debt. Credit card companies must now review the details of cases to determine if the debt is coerced debt, and abusers will be held liable for the debt.

Other laws going into effect Jan. 1 include a bill improving the health and safety of Connecticut residents, measures to make our elections more secure, and more.

You can click the link below for the full list of laws going into effect, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
 
New Laws January 1, 2025
As always, your calls, emails, and testimony at our public hearings directly influenced these new laws. Please continue to share your views and have your voice heard at the Capitol!
 
Sincerely,

Robert Sanchez
State Representative
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