New Connecticut laws taking effect July 1, 2026
36 laws take effect July 1, 2026.
Of the 389 bills enacted since 2025, 388 have an effective date and 1 doesn't yet (listed below). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.
Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 11:12 a.m. EDT.
Healthcare (9)
HB 5421 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE PATIENT LIFTS TO CERTAIN HEALTH CARE OFFICES AND FACILITIES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective July 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5481 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM TO TREAT CERTAIN MEDICAID PATIENTS AT A SHORT-TERM HOSPITAL SPECIAL HOSPICE
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective July 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5558 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' ABUSE AND NEGLECT INVESTIGATIONS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 2).
Section 2: Effective July 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5561 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING A FIVE-YEAR MEDICAID RATE REVIEW, DENTAL REPRESENTATION ON A MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OVERSIGHT COUNCIL, BIOMARKER TESTING AND OPIOID PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS AND A STUDY CONCERNING PAYMENT OF SPOUSES FOR STATE-SUBSIDIZED HOME CARE
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5562 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO HUMAN SERVICES STATUTES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective July 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 191 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED THERAPY PILOT PROGRAM
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective July 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 391 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR WOMEN COMMITTED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective July 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 429 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective July 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 478 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER SAFEGUARDS FOR LONG-TERM CARE POLICIES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Education (7)
HB 5323 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 2).
Section 2: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 137 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 150 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION STATUTES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 220 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT LITERACY, ASPIRING EDUCATORS, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AS PART OF THE WORLD LANGUAGES CURRICULUM AND THE PARAEDUCATOR HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 375 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL MAPPING DATA SERVICES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 383 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF WORKFORCE STRATEGY RELATED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 427 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Budget (4)
HB 5039 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT REQUIRING TRANSPARENCY AND ADDITIONAL OVERSIGHT OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN LEGISLATIVELY DIRECTED FUNDS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR OTHER EXPENSES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 1 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE AND CONCERNING PROVISIONS RELATING TO REVENUE, SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE BUDGET
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 447).
Section 447: Effective July 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 282 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE NEGLECTED CEMETERY ACCOUNT AND CONCERNING CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF WARTIME VETERANS' GRAVES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 468 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective July 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Crime (3)
HB 5476 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF EFFORTS TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THE USE OF CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS HOTLINES AT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 6990 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY AND VIRTUAL CURRENCY WALLETS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 89 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT UPDATING PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION STANDARDS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective July 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Finance (3)
HB 5229 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING GAMING
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5381 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING UNLAWFUL FUNERAL SERVICE PRACTICES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 2).
Section 2: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 488 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE TREASURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM AND SECOND INJURY FUND
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Government (3)
HB 5343 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF ADVERTISING PURCHASED BY THE STATE
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 155 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DATA LINK CONNECTICUT SYSTEM
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 518 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT AMENDING A CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective July 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Climate (2)
HB 5336 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5340 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Affordability (1)
SB 1295 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING BROADBAND INTERNET, GAMING, SOCIAL MEDIA, ONLINE SERVICES AND CONSUMER CONTRACTS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 4).
Section 4: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Civil Rights (1)
SB 430 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT ADOPTING THE INTEGRATED SETTING STANDARD OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Housing (1)
HB 5282 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONTINUING LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNING THE STATE PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective July 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Public Lands (1)
HB 5334 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING RIPARIAN AREAS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective July 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Wages (1)
SB 370 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE HOURLY COMPENSATION FOR ADJUNCT FIRE INSTRUCTORS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective July 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Enacted, but not yet dated (1)
These laws' texts tie their dates to something outside the legislative record (Contingent), or not enough is recorded yet to give one (Unresolved). They may take effect July 1, 2026 too; the record doesn't say.
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- SB 1234ContingentAN ACT PROHIBITING LIBRARIES FROM AGREEING TO CERTAIN TERMS IN ELECTRONIC BOOK AND DIGITAL AUDIOBOOK LICENSE AGREEMENTS OR CONTRACTSSixtieth day after the Secretary of the State, in consultation with the State Librarian, determines that a substantially similar law has been enacted in one or more other states with aggregate population of at least seven million