Bills Introduced in Session Year 2025

Representative Michael "MJ" Shannon of the 117th

 
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Legislative Office Building
Room 4000
Hartford, CT 06106-1591

Bills Introduced in Session Year 2025

Representative Michael "MJ" Shannon of the 117th

Address
Legislative Office Building
Room 4000
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
Phone
 860-240-8585
Email
 mj.shannon@cga.ct.gov
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HB05004 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ASSOCIATED JOB SECTORS. 
HB05013 AN ACT ADDING CERTAIN PLANTS TO THE INVASIVE PLANTS LIST. 
HB05112 AN ACT PROHIBITING PET STORES FROM PURCHASING OR PROCURING DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS. 
HB05247 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. 
HB05264 AN ACT CONCERNING COASTLINE RESILIENCY TO CLIMATE CHANGE. 
HB05266 AN ACT ESTABLISHING TAX INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES TO HIRE LOCALLY. 
HB05292 AN ACT CONCERNING SUSTAINABLE ZONING PRACTICES. 
HB05419 AN ACT CONCERNING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. 
HB05428 AN ACT CONCERNING MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS. 
HB05429 AN ACT CONCERNING CAREGIVERS, QUALIFYING PATIENTS AND THE PALLIATIVE USE OF CANNABIS. 
HB05430 AN ACT EXPANDING HUSKY HEALTH COVERAGE TO INCOME-ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS. 
HB05438 AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC OPTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE IN CONNECTICUT. 
HB05445 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF STRIP SEARCHES AND USE OF CHEMICAL RESTRAINTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. 
HB05450 AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROHIBIT PET SHOPS FROM SELLING CERTAIN ANIMALS. 
HB05455 AN ACT PROHIBITING FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS FROM SELLING FOOD PREPARED WITH FRYING OILS CONTAINING ARTIFICIAL TRANS FATS. 
HB05456 AN ACT ALLOWING THE USE OF PSILOCYBIN FOR MEDICINAL AND THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES. 
HB05460 AN ACT CONCERNING FREE BUS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. 
HB05533 AN ACT CONCERNING PILOT PROGRAMS AND GRANT FUNDING FOR THERMAL ENERGY NETWORKS. 
HB05557 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN DAY OF EACH YEAR FOR CELEBRATION OF DIWALI, THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. 
HB05603 AN ACT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT OF THE PROTECT ACT. 
HB05619 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF A FEE FOR SINGLE-USE PAPER CHECKOUT BAGS. 
HB05749 AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED SEPTIC SYSTEMS WITH NITROGEN-REMOVAL FEATURES. 
HB05775 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF HOME HEALTH CARE WORKERS. 
HB05845 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS. 
HB05869 AN ACT PROHIBITING FOOD PRODUCTS IN SCHOOL CAFETERIAS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN DYES AND COLORANTS. 
HB05921 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE CONNECTICUT GREEN BANK AND INCENTIVES FOR SOLAR INSTALLATIONS FOR CERTAIN COMMUNITIES AND HOUSEHOLDS. 
HB05925 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE CLEARING OF FOREST LAND FOR GRID-SCALE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PROJECTS. 
HB05934 AN ACT CONCERNING INCENTIVES FOR THE ADOPTION OF HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS. 
HB05986 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. 
HB06049 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BEER MANUFACTURER PERMITTEES TO SELL BEER BREWED BY OTHER SUCH PERMITTEES. 
HB06085 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO STUDY A HUSKY FOR ALL SINGLE PAYER, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM. 
HB06089 AN ACT REDUCING BARRIERS TO FOOD SECURITY. 
HB06145 AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE PARITY, COMPLIANCE AND TRANSPARENCY. 
HB06146 AN ACT REGULATING ACCESSIBILITY AND COSTS OF HEALTH CARE IN THIS STATE. 
HB06229 AN ACT CONCERNING A REDUCTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS AND POLYSTYRENE WASTE. 
HB06257 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TERRAMATION. 
HB06263 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE AND PURCHASE OF GAS-POWERED HAND-HELD OR BACKPACK LEAF BLOWERS BY STATE AGENCIES. 
HB06264 AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCORPORATION OF NATIVE PLANT SPECIES AND POLLINATOR HABITATS ON STATE PROPERTY. 
HB06277 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF ANIMALS FROM CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. 
HB06278 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTING METHODS AND REQUIRING THE USE OF BIODIESEL BLENDING METHODS FOR CERTAIN DIESEL FUELS. 
HB06280 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND. 
HB06283 AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE HARBOR MANAGEMENT ACT. 
HB06287 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE DECLAWING OF CATS EXCEPT WHEN MEDICALLY NECESSARY. 
HB06342 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO PROMOTE PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING. 
HB06348 AN ACT EXPANDING THE PROTECTION OF JUST CAUSE EVICTION TO ALL TENANTS. 
HB06377 AN ACT CONCERNING REFORM OF LAWS RELATED TO CANNABIS AND EQUITY. 
HB06409 AN ACT CONCERNING UNDUE DELAY IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS. 
HB06475 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND POLICIES TO ACHIEVE ONE HUNDRED PER CENT VOTER PARTICIPATION. 
HB06500 AN ACT PROHIBITING CERTAIN CORPORATE OWNERSHIP OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND GIVING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE SUCH PROPERTY. 
HB06565 AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO COMMUNICATE ANY SAFETY PLAN PRESCRIBED TO A MINOR PATIENT UPON DISCHARGE WITH SUCH MINOR PATIENT'S SCHOOL. 
HB06597 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STANDARDS OF CARE FOR MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. 
HB06616 AN ACT CLASSIFYING 9-1-1 DISPATCHERS AS FIRST RESPONDERS. 
HB06633 AN ACT CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT OF ADDRESS VERIFICATIONS FOR SEX OFFENDERS. 
HB06748 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECORDING OF A MILITARY DISCHARGE CHARACTERIZATION UPON A STATE VETERANS REGISTRY AS "HONORABLE" AND MAKING A MINOR TECHNICAL REVISION TO A CERTAIN SUCH CHARACTERIZATION. 
HB06752 AN ACT ADJUSTING THE FISCAL GUARDRAILS. 
HB06771 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA TASK FORCE, REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING AND CONCERNING TRANSFERS AND DISCHARGES IN RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES, TUITION WAIVERS FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS WHO TAKE COURSES AT REGIONAL COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGES AND CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES AND NURSING HOMES. 
HB06782 AN ACT CONCERNING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ESTABLISHING A FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED INDUSTRIAL HEMP PROGRAM IN THE STATE. 
HB06799 AN ACT ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES TO GOVERN EDIBLE RIPARIAN BUFFERS ALONG WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES. 
HB06831 AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITIES. 
HB06832 AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS IN PET SHOPS. 
HB06840 AN ACT REQUIRING THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TO STUDY THE AVAILABILITY OF CHILD CARE SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO ADDRESS INFANT AND TODDLER CHILD CARE SERVICES NEEDS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. 
HB06889 AN ACT CONCERNING EVICTIONS FOR CAUSE. 
HB06892 AN ACT LIMITING THE INCREASE OF RENTAL CHARGES UPON TRANSFER OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO A NEW OWNER. 
HB06894 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS. 
HB06904 AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR STRIKING WORKERS. 
HB06913 AN ACT PROHIBITING LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENTS. 
HB06915 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES. 
HB06916 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF NEONICOTINOIDS. 
HB06917 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE IN THE STATE. 
HB06953 AN ACT REQUIRING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROVIDE A PENSION TO POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR ANOTHER COMPARABLE PENSION SYSTEM. 
HB06973 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR MEMBERS OF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICES. 
HB07009 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CONNECTICUT STATE SEAL OF CIVICS EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT, THE TRANSPARENCY OF MULTILINGUAL LEARNER DATA, THE USE OF SMART DEVICES IN SCHOOLS, THE AVAILABILITY OF ISLAMIC AND ARAB STUDIES CURRICULUM MATERIAL FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ANTISEMITISM IN SCHOOLS, EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF AND VARIOUS AND ASSORTED REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES. 
HB07013 AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCEMENTS TO THE LOCAL FOOD FOR SCHOOLS INCENTIVE PROGRAM. 
HB07021 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR NUTRITION ASSISTANCE. 
HB07033 AN ACT PROHIBITING A MUNICIPALITY FROM IMPOSING ANY PENALTY ON HOMELESS PERSONS FOR PERFORMING ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING ON PUBLIC LAND. 
HB07158 AN ACT CONCERNING SAFETY PLANS AND DISCHARGE PLANS FOR MINOR PATIENTS. 
HB07162 AN ACT REFORMING THE MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING STATUTES. 
HB07212 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRUST ACT AND PROHIBITED STATE CONTRACTS. 
HB07242 AN ACT STUDYING EFFORTS TO INCREASE VOTER PARTICIPATION AND AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL PILOT PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE SUCH EFFORTS. 
HB07273 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY WAYS TO FUND A UNIVERSAL FREE SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM. 
HJ00007 RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS. 
SB00002 AN ACT CONCERNING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. 
SB00005 AN ACT CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. 
SB00008 AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR WORKERS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO WORKERS' RIGHTS. 
SB00009 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPAL AND STATE PLANNING, AND THE USE OF NEONICOTINOIDS AND SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES. 
SB00523 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CURATION AND RETENTION OF LITERARY MATERIALS CONTAINED IN PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND LEGAL PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO LIBRARIANS AND STAFF WORKING IN SUCH LIBRARIES. 
SB00566 AN ACT CONCERNING RARE DISEASE PATIENTS. 
SB00611 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM CHARGE FOR CERTAIN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, PERMITS AND REGISTRATIONS. 
SB00739 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE. 
SB00740 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT. 
SB00781 AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSTRUCTION OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IN CONNECTICUT. 
SB00830 AN ACT ESTABLISHING SAFETY STANDARDS TO PREVENT HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS IN WORKPLACES. 
SB00921 AN ACT IMPOSING A TAX ON SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES AND DEDICATING THE REVENUE GENERATED TO FUND SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS. 
SB01067 AN ACT CONCERNING PATIENT-SPECIFIC EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE PROTOCOLS FOR PERSONS WITH RARE DISEASES OR SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. 
SB01162 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION. 
SB01179 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY MAKERSPACE INITIATIVE PROGRAM. 
SB01221 AN ACT MAKING CHANGES TO THE CONNECTICUT RETIREMENT SECURITY PROGRAM. 
SB01234 AN ACT PROHIBITING LIBRARIES FROM AGREEING TO CERTAIN TERMS IN ELECTRONIC BOOK AND DIGITAL AUDIOBOOK LICENSE AGREEMENTS OR CONTRACTS. 
SB01236 AN ACT CONCERNING SOLAR LICENSING EXEMPTIONS. 
SB01243 AN ACT CONCERNING BUS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. 
SB01271 AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES. 
SB01299 AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID-COVERED DENTAL CARE. 
SB01370 AN ACT REQUIRING WORKERS PERFORMING OFF-SITE CUSTOM FABRICATION FOR A PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT TO BE PAID PREVAILING WAGE RATES. 
SB01418 AN ACT REDUCING BARRIERS TO FOOD SECURITY. 
SB01500 AN ACT CONCERNING VERIFICATION OF SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRANTS' ADDRESSES. 
SB01502 AN ACT CONCERNING SENTENCE REDUCTION OR RELIEF FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING. 
SB01536 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF RANKED-CHOICE VOTING IN PARTY CAUCUSES, CONVENTIONS AND PRIMARIES, INCLUDING PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES, AND IN CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. 
SJ00036 RESOLUTION PROPOSING A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS.