Acts Effective July 1, 2018
AN ACT CONCERNING REVENUE AND OTHER ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2017.
Public Act No. 16-3 (See Sec. 202)
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Senate Bill No. 502
AN ACT CONCERNING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET REGARDING THE MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM AND ELIGIBILITY THEREFOR.
Public Act No. 17-1 (See Sec. 6)
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House Bill No. 7601
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2019, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR, AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE AND IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE BUDGET.
Public Act No. 17-2 (See Sec. 86, 187-199, 396-414, 421-426, 728)
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Senate Bill No. 1502
AN ACT CONCERNING CONSERVATOR ACCOUNTABILITY.
Public Act No. 17-7 (See Sec. 3-4)
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Senate Bill No. 976
AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE-WIDE WAITING LIST FOR RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Public Act No. 17-61 (See Sec. 1-2)
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Senate Bill No. 246
AN ACT MAKING CHANGES TO DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTES AND BANNING CERTAIN AUTOMATED TICKET PURCHASING SOFTWARE.
Public Act No. 17-77 (See Sec. 15)
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Senate Bill No. 826
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ADOPTION OF A MODEL FOOD CODE.
Public Act No. 17-93 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 901
AN ACT REGULATING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND TAXICABS.
Public Act No. 17-140 (See Sec. 13)
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House Bill No. 7126
AN ACT CONCERNING STATE TAXATION AND COLLECTION, TAX GAP COMPLIANCE, TAX PREPARERS AND FACILITATORS, CHANGES TO THE TAX AND RELATED STATUTES, A MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT AND MUNICIPAL BONDS.
Public Act No. 17-147 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 7312
AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS.
Public Act No. 17-190
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House Bill No. 7112
AN ACT CONCERNING SECURED AND UNSECURED LENDING.
Public Act No. 17-233 (See Sec. 28)
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House Bill No. 7141
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAIR TREATMENT OF INCARCERATED PERSONS.
Public Act No. 18-4 (See Sec. 8)
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Senate Bill No. 13
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION.
Public Act No. 18-13
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House Bill No. 5205
AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL COUNSELORS.
Public Act No. 18-15
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Senate Bill No. 186
AN ACT REQUIRING BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS TO BE MANDATED REPORTERS OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
Public Act No. 18-17
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Senate Bill No. 244
AN ACT ALLOWING APPLICANTS FOR SECURITY OFFICER LICENSES TO WORK AS SECURITY OFFICERS.
Public Act No. 18-20
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House Bill No. 5219
AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS IN THE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM.
Public Act No. 18-24
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Senate Bill No. 452
AN ACT CONCERNING INCREASED PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO TAX VIOLATIONS, A CONTINUING EDUCATION OPTION FOR CERTAIN EMBALMERS OR FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND THE IMPOSITION OF THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX ON CIGARS.
Public Act No. 18-25 (See Sec. 1-8, 10)
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House Bill No. 5429
AN ACT CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF A ZONING COMMISSION TO REGULATE THE BRIGHTNESS AND ILLUMINATION OF ADVERTISING SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS.
Public Act No. 18-28
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House Bill No. 5515
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE POLICY AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF JUVENILE SERVICES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO THE COURT SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION OF THE JUDICIAL BRANCH.
Public Act No. 18-31 (See Sec. 8-25, 27-43)
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House Bill No. 5041
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO ITS STATUTES.
Public Act No. 18-32 (See Sec. 1-36)
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Senate Bill No. 165
AN ACT EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON APPROVAL OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF PROGRAMS OF INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 18-33
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Senate Bill No. 352
AN ACT CREATING AN ADVISORY COUNCIL RELATING TO DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP, INTERNET SAFETY AND MEDIA LITERACYAN ACT CONCERNING MINORITY TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
Public Act No. 18-34 (See Sec. 1-8)
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Senate Bill No. 455
AN ACT CONCERNING ACCEPTANCE OF INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION OF PRIVATE OCCUPATIONAL SCHOOLS BY THE OFFICE OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 18-36
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Senate Bill No. 142
AN ACT INCLUDING THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE IN THE RECEIPT OF ANNUAL REPORTS RELATING TO MILITARY VETERANS AND LICENSURE.
Public Act No. 18-37
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Senate Bill No. 145
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING STREAMLINING REPORTS.
Public Act No. 18-39
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Senate Bill No. 170
AN ACT CONCERNING DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION LICENSE STREAMLINING.
Public Act No. 18-40 (See Sec. 5)
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Senate Bill No. 194
AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO VARIOUS STATUTES CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO FILE FOR CERTAIN GRAND LIST EXEMPTIONS, VALIDATING A CONNECTICUT GREEN BANK AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN ACTIONS OF THE CITY OF DERBY, CONCERNING PAYMENT OF A GRANT-IN-AID TO THE TOWN OF DARIEN AND THE CRITERIA OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF SCHOOL GOVERNANCE COUNCILS AND EXTENDING A PROVISION CONCERNING REEMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN TEACHERS.
Public Act No. 18-42 (See Sec. 1-4, 8)
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House Bill No. 5574
AN ACT AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL USES OF FUNDS AVAILABLE TO CTNEXT.
Public Act No. 18-46
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Senate Bill No. 260
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
Public Act No. 18-48 (See Sec. 9)
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Senate Bill No. 295
AN ACT CONCERNING AN AFFECTED BUSINESS ENTITY TAX, VARIOUS PROVISIONS RELATED TO CERTAIN BUSINESS DEDUCTIONS, THE ESTATE AND GIFT TAX IMPOSITION THRESHOLDS, THE TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN WAGES AND INCOME AND A STUDY TO IDENTIFY BEST PRACTICES FOR MARKETING THE BENEFITS OF QUALIFIED OPPORTUNITY ZONES.
Public Act No. 18-49 (See Sec. 10)
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Senate Bill No. 11
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 18-51
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Senate Bill No. 183
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR LEAD ABATEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS.
Public Act No. 18-52 (See Sec. 2)
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Senate Bill No. 357
AN ACT CONCERNING IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR PERSONS PROVIDING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OR INTERVENTION IN A CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT CASE.
Public Act No. 18-57
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Senate Bill No. 479
AN ACT REQUIRING NOTICE PRIOR TO THE TRANSFER OF A CHILD TO A NEW OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT.
Public Act No. 18-58
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Senate Bill No. 323
AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
Public Act No. 18-59
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Senate Bill No. 327
AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO THE STATUTES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM TO PERMIT ELECTRONIC REPORTING BY MANDATED REPORTERS.
Public Act No. 18-67 (See Sec. 1-3, 8-12)
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Senate Bill No. 315
AN ACT CONCERNING RISK ASSESSMENT PRACTICES AND THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Public Act No. 18-71
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Senate Bill No. 312
AN ACT CONCERNING COURT OPERATIONS.
Public Act No. 18-75 (See Sec. 2, 5, 9, 20)
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Senate Bill No. 215
AN ACT CONCERNING AUDITS OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS.
Public Act No. 18-76
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Senate Bill No. 243
AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 AND DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018.
Public Act No. 18-81 (See Sec. 1-11, 13-19, 23-32, 34-37, 48-52, 54-55, 59, 62-65)
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Senate Bill No. 543
AN ACT CONCERNING PROCEDURES RELATED TO COLLECTING AND PROCESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS.
Public Act No. 18-83
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Senate Bill No. 17
AN ACT CONCERNING MODIFICATIONS TO BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAMS, THE APPLICATION OF NOTICES OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION TO CERTAIN PRIOR HOLDERS OF INTEREST IN PROPERTY, PROPERTY TAX AGREEMENTS BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES AND PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS OF BROWNFIELDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EVALUATION EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN FEDERALLY APPROVED PROJECTS.
Public Act No. 18-85 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 268
AN ACT CONCERNING WHITING FORENSIC HOSPITAL AND CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOSPITAL.
Public Act No. 18-86 (See Sec. 4, 48)
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Senate Bill No. 404
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF ABANDONED OR UNUSED CEMETERY LOTS.
Public Act No. 18-87
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Senate Bill No. 432
AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF HEALTH STRATEGY.
Public Act No. 18-91 (See Sec. 62)
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House Bill No. 5290
AN ACT CONCERNING GUARDIANSHIP APPOINTMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS.
Public Act No. 18-92
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House Bill No. 5185
AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY OR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.
Public Act No. 18-96
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House Bill No. 5257
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION STATUTES.
Public Act No. 18-103 (See Sec. 2-6)
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House Bill No. 5032
AN ACT CONCERNING RECORDKEEPING DUTIES OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.
Public Act No. 18-104
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House Bill No. 5233
AN ACT CONCERNING MILITARY DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEERS.
Public Act No. 18-106
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House Bill No. 5234
AN ACT CONCERNING NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION ZONES.
Public Act No. 18-110
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House Bill No. 5283
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Public Act No. 18-111 (See Sec, 1-5, 7)
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House Bill No. 5332
AN ACT CONCERNING DISPUTES BETWEEN HEALTH CARRIERS AND PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS THAT ARE HOSPITALS.
Public Act No. 18-115
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House Bill No. 5383
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STAFF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS.
Public Act No. 18-123 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5450
AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE STUDENT DATA PRIVACY ACT.
Public Act No. 18-125 (See Sec. 2-4, 6)
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House Bill No. 5444
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE COORDINATED STATE-WIDE READING PLAN WITH THE STATE'S TWO-GENERATIONAL INITIATIVE.
Public Act No. 18-129
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House Bill No. 5335
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONTINUANCE OF A NONCONFORMING USE, BUILDING OR STRUCTURE.
Public Act No. 18-132
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House Bill No. 5487
AN ACT CONCERNING THE MACHINERY RENTAL SURCHARGE RATE, CERTAIN MUNICIPAL FILING FEES AND THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PAINT MIXING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT.
Public Act No. 18-136
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House Bill No. 5591
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.
Public Act No. 18-137 (See Sec. 10, 23-24)
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Senate Bill No. 175
AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF STATE GRANT COMMITMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS AND CHANGES TO THE STATUTES CONCERNING SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS.
Public Act No. 18-138 (See Sec. 9)
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Senate Bill No. 184
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD STATUTES.
Public Act No. 18-139 (See Sec. 3)
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Senate Bill No. 185
AN ACT CONCERNING USE OF MILITARY FACILITIES BY YOUTH MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS.
Public Act No. 18-143
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Senate Bill No. 226
AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER PERMITS FOR SPOUSES OF TRANSFERRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Public Act No. 18-144
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Senate Bill No. 232
AN ACT ELIMINATING CERTAIN UNCLAIMED AND SELDOM CLAIMED TAX CREDITS.
Public Act No. 18-145
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Senate Bill No. 263
AN ACT CONCERNING INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE GROWTH OF BIOSCIENCE VENTURE CAPITAL IN CONNECTICUT.
Public Act No. 18-147
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Senate Bill No. 266
AN ACT CONCERNING TELEHEALTH SERVICES.
Public Act No. 18-148
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Senate Bill No. 302
AN ACT AUTHORIZING AGENCY CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Public Act No. 18-151
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Senate Bill No. 377
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING STATE TAXATION AND COLLECTION.
Public Act No. 18-152 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 417
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF A DECEDENT'S BODY.
Public Act No. 18-153
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Senate Bill No. 467
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
Public Act No. 18-155 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 521
AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE ISSUES.
Public Act No. 18-158 (See Sec. 2)
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House Bill No. 5206
AN ACT CONCERNING THIRD-PARTY FINGERPRINTING SERVICES, MINIMUM STANDARDS AND PRACTICES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITS AND REPORTS OF POLICE PURSUITS.
Public Act No. 18-161 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5220
AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES REGARDING THE MOTOR VEHICLE STATUTES.
Public Act No. 18-164 (See Sec. 1-12, 17-23, 25-26)
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House Bill No. 5312
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OPIOID DEPENDENCY AND OPIOID OVERDOSES IN THE STATE.
Public Act No. 18-166 (See Sec. 2-3, 5)
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Senate Bill No. 483
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
Public Act No. 18-168 (See Sec. 49, 51, 57-60, 57, 71-73, 79-82)
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House Bill No. 5163
AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD CARE LICENSING, CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PENSION DEFICIT FUNDING BONDS, RECIPROCAL LICENSING OF ITINERANT FOOD VENDING ESTABLISHMENTS, FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES, BUSINESS DEDUCTIONS AND TAXATION OF CERTAIN WAGES AND INCOME, ORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS REQUESTED BY LOCAL OR REGIONAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION, PROPERTY TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CONVERTED CONDOMINIUM AND COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY UNITS, AND PAYMENT OF CERTAIN GRANTS, ADVANCES AND TRANSFERS.
Public Act No. 18-169 (See Sec. 3-4, 44-45)
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House Bill No. 5028
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TAX IMPOSED ON AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS AND ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS TO ASSESSMENT RATES ADOPTED FOR CERTAIN UNITS OF COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES AND CONDOMINIUMS UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP.
Public Act No. 18-170 (See Sec. 1, 3)
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House Bill No. 5155
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD.
Public Act No. 18-172
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House Bill No. 5169
AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER CREDIT LICENSES.
Public Act No. 18-173 (See Sec. 76)
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House Bill No. 5490
AN ACT CONCERNING WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITIES.
Public Act No. 18-174
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House Bill No. 5509
AN ACT CONCERNING EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCY DATA MANAGEMENT AND PROCESSES, THE TRANSMITTAL OF TOWN PROPERTY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION AND THE SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Public Act No. 18-175 (See Sec. 4-5)
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House Bill No. 5517
AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PURPOSES, CONCERNING THE BOND CAPS, ESTABLISHING THE APPRENTICESHIP CONNECTICUT INITIATIVE AND CONCERNING THE FUNCTIONS OF CTNEXT AND CONNECTICUT INNOVATIONS, INCORPORATED.
Public Act No. 18-178 (See Sec. 1-38, 40-51)
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House Bill No. 5590
AN ACT CONCERNING THE WRITTEN RESIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT, THE CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY ESTABLISHED FOR ASSISTING WITH CRUMBLING FOUNDATIONS AND FUNDING FOR LEAD REMOVAL, REMEDIATION AND ABATEMENT.
Public Act No. 18-179 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5321
AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.
Public Act No. 18-182 (See Sec. 1-6, 13)
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House Bill No. 5446
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS CONCERNING PRIVATE PROVIDERS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 18-183
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House Bill No. 5447
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS AND THE PROVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES BY THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD.
Public Act No. 18-184
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House Bill No. 5449
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON LIFE-THREATENING FOOD ALLERGIES IN SCHOOLS.
Public Act No. 18-185 (See Sec. 1, 3-7)
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House Bill No. 5452
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND PILOT PROGRAMS TO ESTABLISH AND EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE SERVICE MODELS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.
Special Act No. 18-2 (See Sec. 2)
Senate Bill No. 463
AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN OFFICES IN THE TOWNS OF BROOKLYN AND BEACON FALLS.
Special Act No. 18-22 (See Sec. 1-2)
Senate Bill No. 413
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