New Connecticut laws taking effect October 1, 2026
86 laws take effect October 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.
Government (19)
HB 5004 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD WELFARE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5256 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROCESS FOR INITIATING LOCAL LEGISLATION IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
HB 5291 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS STATUTES RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5450 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT DISSOLVING THE BROOKLYN FIRE DISTRICT
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5467 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF A DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CONCIERGE SERVICES TO SMALL BUSINESSES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
HB 5509 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5532 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF STATE ETHICS FOR REVISIONS TO THE STATE CODES OF ETHICS, REDEFINING "GIFT" FOR PURPOSES OF SAID CODES AND INCREASING VARIOUS MONETARY THRESHOLDS IN SAID CODES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 2).
Section 2: Effective October 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 157 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL CAMP SAFETY
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 247 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
SB 277 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CODE OFFICIAL CAREER PATHWAY, THE FIRE SAFETY CODE, BURN INJURY REPORTS AND STATE BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 2).
Section 2: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 291 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE STATE MARSHAL COMMISSION, THE STATE MARSHALS ADVISORY BOARD AND STATE MARSHALS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
SB 321 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN EXCAVATION PROJECTS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
SB 369 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT ESTABLISHING VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ELEVATORS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
SB 400 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE COURT OPERATIONS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 444 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES TO SERVE ON MUNICIPAL BOARDS OF FINANCE
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
SB 449 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL POLICY AND PLANNING DIVISION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 470 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL AND MINOR REVISIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION STATUTES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 473 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVISOR'S TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
SB 475 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH OPERATIONS
How we got this date
C.G.S. §2-32; Legislative Commissioners' Office, Basic Considerations in Drafting Legislation: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 2026 Regular Session May 6, 2026 → October 1 next following Oct 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Healthcare (10)
HB 5141 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT REQUIRING FEAR OF RETALIATION TRAINING FOR PERSONS PROVIDING ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
HB 5142 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR VIRTUAL MONITORING IN RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
HB 5350 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 79).
Section 79: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5354 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID PROVIDER AUDITS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
HB 5514 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES
How we got this date
C.G.S. §2-32; Legislative Commissioners' Office, Basic Considerations in Drafting Legislation: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 2026 Regular Session May 6, 2026 → October 1 next following Oct 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5515 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ACCESS TO OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL MEDICATION AND VARIOUS REVISIONS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION STATUTES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 6).
Section 6: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5518 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SUBSURFACE SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, WATER OPERATOR APPRENTICES AND VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND DRINKING WATER STATUTES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5557 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT CONCERNING A PLAN TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WORKING GROUPS ON AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT
How we got this date
C.G.S. §2-32; Legislative Commissioners' Office, Basic Considerations in Drafting Legislation: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 2026 Regular Session May 6, 2026 → October 1 next following Oct 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 123 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CERTAIN RATE INCREASES AT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, MUNICIPAL AGENTS FOR AGING, EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR HOME HEALTH AIDE EMPLOYEES, THE NURSING HOME BED MORATORIUM AND NURSING HOME RESIDENT DATA
How we got this date
C.G.S. §2-32; Legislative Commissioners' Office, Basic Considerations in Drafting Legislation: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 2026 Regular Session May 6, 2026 → October 1 next following Oct 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 125 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT REQUIRING NURSING HOMES TO ANNUALLY REPORT CERTAIN OWNERSHIP INFORMATION REGARDING INVESTMENT ENTITIES, ACQUIRE, IF FEASIBLE, A SURETY BOND OR A SIMILAR FORM OF SECURITY IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO NINETY DAYS OF OPERATING COSTS, MAINTAIN FULL GOVERNANCE CONTROL AND AUTHORITY OVER NURSING HOME ASSETS AND ACTIVITIES AND ANNUALLY ATTEST THAT NO INVESTMENT ENTITY HAS CONTROL OVER NURSING HOME RESIDENT HEALTH, SAFETY OR CARE
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Crime (9)
HB 5043 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS, UNFINISHED FRAMES OR UNFINISHED LOWER RECEIVERS, VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AND REFUNDABILITY OF PERMITS FOR SALE AT RETAIL OF FIREARMS AND FOR CARRYING OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 3).
Section 3: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5311 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE NONISSUANCE OF A STANDING CRIMINAL PROTECTIVE ORDER IN THE CASE OF A FAMILY VIOLENCE CRIME
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
HB 5312 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CIVIL ACTION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR VICTIMS OF UNLAWFUL DISSEMINATION OF A SYNTHETICALLY CREATED INTIMATE IMAGE
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
HB 5349 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING A POLICE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM AND THE ROUNDING OF CERTAIN CASH PURCHASES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5563 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS CRIMINAL LAW AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROPOSALS, CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL FOR AIRPORTS, HELIPORTS, VERTIPORTS, RESTRICTED LANDING AREAS AND OTHER AIR NAVIGATION FACILITIES, POLICE COLLABORATION WITH SOCIAL WORKERS, SURVEILLANCE PRICING, EDUCATION COST SHARING AND WITHHOLDING OF TAXES FROM LUMP SUM PAYMENTS
How we got this date
C.G.S. §2-32; Legislative Commissioners' Office, Basic Considerations in Drafting Legislation: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 2026 Regular Session May 6, 2026 → October 1 next following Oct 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 116 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
SB 259 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
SB 483 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CRIME OF DIGITAL DEFRAUDING
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
SB 90 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING THE HATE CRIMES STATUTES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Traffic (7)
HB 5464 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CONCERNING VEGETATION MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES, TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND RIDER SAFETY, TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM, ENCAMPMENTS, MARINE PILOT LICENSE FEES, MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, DISTRACTED DRIVING, A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ACCESS TO PARKING FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES AND A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN SCHOOL BUS FLEETS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 12).
Section 12: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 134 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT ZONE IN THE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
SB 407 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE PERMITS ALLOWING ORGAN TRANSPORT VEHICLES TO USE CERTAIN LIGHTS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
SB 413 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT REVISING VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE STATUTES, IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND CONCERNING YOUTH INSTRUCTION PERMITS, AUTOMOBILE DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS AND THE TOWING AND STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 4).
Section 4: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 484 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRACTED DRIVING AND THE SAFE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A HIGHWAY WORK ZONE
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
SB 508 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OF AN OPERATOR'S LICENSE FOR REPEATEDLY FAILING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
SB 9 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT SUPPORTING COMMUTERS AND MICROTRANSIT SERVICES AND CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
How we got this date
C.G.S. §2-32; Legislative Commissioners' Office, Basic Considerations in Drafting Legislation: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 2026 Regular Session May 6, 2026 → October 1 next following Oct 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Finance (6)
HB 5373 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO THE INSURANCE STATUTES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5431 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING COOPERATIVE CORPORATIONS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
SB 218 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMUNITY BANK AND CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT PROGRAM, MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF RENTAL SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS, CERTAIN APPROVALS BY THE BANKING COMMISSIONER, CONNECTICUT BRANCH APPLICATIONS AND SECURED CREDIT CARDS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
SB 294 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING TRADE NAMES, FRAUDULENT FILINGS, IMPERMISSIBLE BUSINESS SOLICITATIONS, DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATIONS, THE ISSUANCE OF AN APOSTILLE AND FEES CHARGED BY A NOTARY
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 296 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONNECTICUT UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT AND SPORTS WAGERING
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 4 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY AND PROTECTION
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Affordability (5)
HB 5126 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 2).
Section 2: Effective October 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5222 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION, CANNABIS, DATA PRIVACY, FIRE INSPECTIONS, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 34).
Section 34: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 233 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTIONS REGARDING RESIDENTIAL SOLAR AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 246 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF NATURAL GAS RATES FOR COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL CUSTOMERS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 335 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026, and applicable to rental agreements entered into or renewed on or after said date
Climate (5)
HB 5153 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RELATED STATUTES
How we got this date
C.G.S. §2-32; Legislative Commissioners' Office, Basic Considerations in Drafting Legislation: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 2026 Regular Session May 6, 2026 → October 1 next following Oct 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 147 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON THE NEED FOR EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND VAPOR PRODUCTS AND INCLUDING AEROSOL PAINTS UNDER THE PAINT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
SB 306 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY STRATEGY
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
SB 452 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF LIGHTER-THAN-AIR BALLOONS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 457 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S BOTTLE BILL
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Housing (5)
HB 5265 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING COURT-ORDERED ACCOUNTINGS OF COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY FINANCIAL RECORDS AND REVISING THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
HB 5287 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATING TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
HB 5288 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CONNECTIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
HB 5391 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ZONING REGULATIONS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
HB 5401 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE, STATE FIRE PREVENTION CODE AND FIRE SAFETY CODE
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
Wages (5)
HB 5003 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE
How we got this date
C.G.S. §2-32; Legislative Commissioners' Office, Basic Considerations in Drafting Legislation: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 2026 Regular Session May 6, 2026 → October 1 next following Oct 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5491 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
SB 268 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMPTROLLER TO WITHHOLD PAYMENT FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PREVAILING WAGE STATUTES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
SB 439 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND SELF-SERVICE KIOSKS IN EMPLOYEE LOUNGES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
SB 472 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE OF EMPLOYEES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
Elections (4)
HB 5001 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING FOR ALL AND VARIOUS OTHER REFORMS RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS
How we got this date
C.G.S. §2-32; Legislative Commissioners' Office, Basic Considerations in Drafting Legislation: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 2026 Regular Session May 6, 2026 → October 1 next following Oct 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5352 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION AND MANDATORY DISMISSAL OF COMPLAINTS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
SB 393 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES DUE TO THE DEATH OF CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
SB 509 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING ADDRESS VERIFICATION REFORMS FOR REGISTRANTS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Defense (3)
HB 5295 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT NAMING THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER IN THE TOWN OF PUTNAM
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5406 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING ASSORTED MEASURES RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE HEROISM OF VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND MAKING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATED TO VETERANS' AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 2).
Section 2: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 349 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING MODIFICATIONS TO THE FIREFIGHTERS CANCER RELIEF FUND
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Public Lands (3)
HB 5333 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE, A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH PASSAGES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 2).
Section 2: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 5525 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING A RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
SB 318 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING ANIMAL WELFARE
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Technology (2)
HB 5247 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING A TEST BED TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM
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The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).
Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
SB 5 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE SAFETY
How we got this date
C.G.S. §2-32; Legislative Commissioners' Office, Basic Considerations in Drafting Legislation: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 2026 Regular Session May 6, 2026 → October 1 next following Oct 1, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Education (1)
HB 5259 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH
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Section 1: Effective October 1, 2026
Taxes (1)
SB 362 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATING TO MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT
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Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
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Other (1)
HB 5534 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT DESIGNATING THE STATE AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MOVEMENT, THE STATE AMPHIBIAN AND THE STATE ROCK
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Section 1: (Effective October 1, 2026)
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 October 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