Bill Tracker
Keep pace with the latest legislative developments. Easily search bills that impact your business, from taxes and state spending to the environment and labor.
HB 5037 an act the safety of minors on social media platforms
Implements the governor’s proposals regarding social media restrictions for minors by requiring accounts to be automatically set to private; allow minors to only receive messages from accounts they are subscribed to; disable notifications to minors from 9 pm to 8 am; require the feed for minors to only be comprised of posts from accounts the user is subscribed to; require a one-hour limit on specified portions of the platform where algorithms are used; and require a Surgeon General warning label about the mental health dangers social media poses when logging on to a platform. Minors can opt out of these settings with parental consent. The bill also requires social media platforms to annually report to the state the number of minors on their platform, the number of minors with parental consent to use addictive algorithms, and the average amount of time per day a minor spends on the platform, broken down by both age and time of day.
HB 5041 an act expanding healthcare coverage
Implements the governor’s health coverage expansion proposals, potentially affecting employer health plan mandates, premium costs, and administrative requirements.
HB 5044 an act establishing connecticut vaccine standards
Centralizes authority for statewide immunization standards under the Department of Public Health, streamlining regulatory processes, and affecting employer‑sponsored health plans and compliance obligations.
HB 5060 an act concerning the apprenticeship training tax credit
Increases the maximum amount of the corporation business tax credit for wages paid to apprentices in the construction trades from $4,000 to $7,500 per apprentice.
HB 5092 an act protecting renters from rent increases upon the transfer of residential property
Requires fair rent commissions to consider transfer of ownership of a property and investments in major renovations as factors in determining if a rent increase is deemed excessive.
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