Acts Effective October 1, 2019


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. 4-7)
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Senate Bill No. 315

AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE ISSUES..
Public Act No. 18-158 (See Sec. 12-17)
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House Bill No. 5206

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. 63, 65-66)
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House Bill No. 5163

AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM FAIR WAGE.
Public Act No. 19-4 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5004

AN ACT CONCERNING THE SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN THE HOME AND FIREARM SAFETY PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Public Act No. 19-5 (See Sec. 1-3)
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House Bill No. 7218

AN ACT CONCERNING GHOST GUNS.
Public Act No. 19-6 (See Sec. 1-2, 4)
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House Bill No. 7219

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STORAGE OF A PISTOL OR REVOLVER IN A MOTOR VEHICLE.
Public Act No. 19-7
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House Bill No. 7223

AN ACT CONCERNING REGIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTERS.
Public Act No. 19-8
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House Bill No. 6643

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REWARD PROGRAM FOR STATE EMPLOYEE REPORTING OF WASTEFUL PRACTICES.
Public Act No. 19-10
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Senate Bill No. 682

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND VAPOR PRODUCTS TO PERSONS UNDER AGE TWENTY-ONE.
Public Act No. 19-13
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House Bill No. 7200

AN ACT CONCERNING "UPSKIRTING".
Public Act No. 19-14
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Senate Bill No. 1100

AN ACT COMBATTING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
Public Act No. 19-16 (See Sec. 1-2, 4-13, 15-23)
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Senate Bill No. 3

AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL IMPAIRMENTS, MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR POLICE OFFICERS AND WELLNESS TRAINING FOR POLICE OFFICERS, PAROLE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.
Public Act No. 19-17 (See Sec. 4-6)
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Senate Bill No. 164

AN ACT CONCERNING COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCTS AND THE PRODUCTION OF HONEY AND MAPLE SYRUP.
Public Act No. 19-18
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Senate Bill No. 233

AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRUST ACT.
Public Act No. 19-20
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Senate Bill No. 992

AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUST ACT.
Public Act No. 19-23
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Senate Bill No. 1115

AN ACT CONCERNING GAY AND TRANSGENDER PANIC DEFENSE.
Public Act No. 19-27
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Senate Bill No. 58

AN ACT AUTHORIZING DUAL LANDINGS OF FISH IN THE STATE.
Public Act No. 19-28
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Senate Bill No. 226

AN ACT CONCERNING AIR QUALITY MONITORING IN TOWNS NEAR THE CRICKET VALLEY ENERGY CENTER.
Public Act No. 19-29
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Senate Bill No. 585

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVISOR'S TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES.
Public Act No. 19-32
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Senate Bill No. 839

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "SERVICE IN TIME OF WAR" AND STATE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN VETERANS' SERVICES.
Public Act No. 19-33
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Senate Bill No. 861

AN ACT CONCERNING A GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Public Act No. 19-35 (See Sec. 12)
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House Bill No. 5002

AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR THE SALE OF FENTANYL.
Public Act No. 19-38
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House Bill No. 5524

AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICE OF PROCESS ON OUT-OF-STATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND REGISTERED FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES.
Public Act No. 19-41
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Senate Bill No. 1087

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS CONCERNING VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND FAMILY VIOLENCE.
Public Act No. 19-43
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Senate Bill No. 1105

AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE COURT OPERATIONS.
Public Act No. 19-47 (See Sec. 6-9, 15-16)
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House Bill No. 7130

AN ACT CONCERNING PRIMARY PETITIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE OFFICES..
Public Act No. 19-50
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House Bill No. 7212

AN ACT CONCERNING FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN RENTAL UNITS.
Public Act No. 19-51
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House Bill No. 7229

AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL SECURITY.
Public Act No. 19-52 (See Sec. 3)
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House Bill No. 7291

AN ACT CONCERNING NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE AND ILLEGAL RACING.
Public Act No. 19-53
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House Bill No. 7378

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNERAL SERVICE CONTRACTS AND CEMETERIES.
Public Act No. 19-57 (See Sec. 3)
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Senate Bill No. 848

AN ACT INCREASING FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Public Act No. 19-59 (See Sec. 5)
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Senate Bill No. 880

AN ACT CONCERNING COURT OPERATIONS.
Public Act No. 19-64 (See Sec. 2, 8, 12, 14, 16, 24, 26)
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Senate Bill No. 964

AN ACT MODERNIZING THE STATE'S COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION STATUTES.
Public Act No. 19-65 (See Sec. 1-2, 4-8)
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Senate Bill No. 138

AN ACT EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR TAX RELIEF FOR CERTAIN ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS.
Public Act No. 19-66
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Senate Bill No. 140

AN ACT EXTENDING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS TO EMPLOYEES OF BUSINESSES RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE.
Public Act No. 19-69
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Senate Bill No. 359

AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRIBUTIONS.
Public Act No. 19-73
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Senate Bill No. 978

AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF HAZARDOUS WASTE ESTABLISHMENTS.
Public Act No. 19-75 (See Sec. 1-2)
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Senate Bill No. 1030

AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS IN THE POSSESSION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION.
Public Act No. 19-80
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Senate Bill No. 1110

AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO SPECIAL PAROLE AND PAROLE DISCHARGE STATUTES.
Public Act No. 19-84 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 831

AN ACT CONCERNING VALIDATION OF CONVEYANCE DEFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH AN INSTRUMENT THAT WAS EXECUTED PURSUANT TO A POWER OF ATTORNEY..
Public Act No. 19-85
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Senate Bill No. 833

AN ACT CONCERNING REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS.
Public Act No. 19-88
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Senate Bill No. 320

AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME STAFFING LEVELS.
Public Act No. 19-89
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Senate Bill No. 375

AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF FORCE AND PURSUITS BY POLICE AND INCREASING POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY.
Public Act No. 19-90 (See Sec. 1-5)
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Senate Bill No. 380

AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Public Act No. 19-93 (See Sec. 1-6, 8-10)
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Senate Bill No. 1111

AN ACT CONCERNING EXPEDITED APPROVAL OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLANS SUBMITTED BY CONTRACTORS TO THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES.
Public Act No. 19-94
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Senate Bill No. 857

AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL AIR PATROL.
Public Act No. 19-95
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Senate Bill No. 863

AN ACT CONCERNING THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
Public Act No. 19-98 (See Sec. 1-12, 14-26)
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Senate Bill No. 921

AN ACT CONCERNING BOARDS OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS ESTABLISHED BY SPECIAL ACT.
Public Act No. 19-104
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House Bill No. 6122

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVIEW OF MUNICIPAL ARBITRATION AWARDS.
Public Act No. 19-107
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House Bill No. 6346

AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTORS AS PEACE OFFICERS.
Public Act No. 19-108
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House Bill No. 6376

AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OF DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS FOR TREATMENT OR OTHER SERVICES IN MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT OR MISUSE CASES AND CONCERNING DETENTION OF JUVENILES.
Public Act No. 19-110 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 504

AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN RETIRED PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES.
Public Act No. 19-111
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Senate Bill No. 556

AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
Public Act No. 19-113
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Senate Bill No. 795

AN ACT CONCERNING REGISTRIES OF PERSONS FOUND RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSAULTS OR OTHER ABUSE, NEGLECT, EXPLOITATION OR ABANDONMENT OF ELDERLY PERSONS OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Public Act No. 19-116
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Senate Bill No. 831

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2021, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR, AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO REVENUE AND OTHER ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE BUDGET.
Public Act No. 19-117 (See Sec. 69, 74, 91, 93-94, 103-104, 148, 162-182, 212-227, 230, 245, 316, 319-320, 322-324, 329-330, 348, 351-353, 358-359, 361, 399)
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House Bill No. 7424

AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION NOTICE, THE INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION PLAN, CARRIERS, SCHOOL BUSES, THE MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD, RESERVED PARKING SPACES, AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AND OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE STATUTES.
Public Act No. 19-119 (See Sec. 8, 11-13, 15)
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Senate Bill No. 924

AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL MANDATED REPORTERS, THE DURATION OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT INVESTIGATIONS, CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REGISTRY CHECKS AND THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Public Act No. 19-120 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 929

AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGARDING NONBUDGETED EXPENDITURES, THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AND AVIATION ACCOUNT AND EXEMPT RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
Public Act No. 19-123 (See Sec. 3)
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Senate Bill No. 869

AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE INSURANCE STATUTES, INSURANCE PLANS PROCURED BY THE COMPTROLLER AND RETIREMENT PLANS.
Public Act No. 19-125 (See Sec. 7)
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Senate Bill No. 906

AN ACT CONCERNING APPLICATIONS FOR PREQUALIFICATION BY CONTRACTORS AND SUBSTANTIAL SUBCONTRACTORS.
Public Act No. 19-126
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Senate Bill No. 916

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MILITARY TO MACHINISTS AND VETERANS PLATFORM TO EMPLOYMENT PILOT PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING OTHER EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS.
Public Act No. 19-129 (See Sec. 4)
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Senate Bill No. 968

AN ACT CONCERNING THE TESTIMONY OF JAILHOUSE WITNESSES.
Public Act No. 19-131
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Senate Bill No. 1098

AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO VARIOUS STATUTES CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND REVISING PROVISIONS CONCERNING JAILHOUSE WITNESSES.
Public Act No. 19-132
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Senate Bill No. 996

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF THE TRIENNIAL AUDIT OF STATE CONTRACTING AGENCIES BY THE STATE CONTRACTING STANDARDS BOARD AND THE MEMBERSHIP AND QUORUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE BOARD.
Public Act No. 19-136 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 7087

AN ACT CONCERNING THE THEFT OF WASTE VEGETABLE OIL OR ANIMAL FATS.
Public Act No. 19-138
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House Bill No. 7107

AN ACT REQUIRING THE PROMPT PAYMENT OF CONTRACTORS.
Public Act No. 19-141
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House Bill No. 6666

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL CULTURAL DISTRICTS.
Public Act No. 19-143
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House Bill No. 6939

AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL VETERANS' REPRESENTATIVES.
Public Act No. 19-148
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House Bill No. 7064

AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Public Act No. 19-150
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Senate Bill No. 1029

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE JUROR SELECTION PROCESS, PROVIDING ACCESS TO CERTAIN RECORDS POSSESSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES, CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOSPITAL AND THE PSYCHIATRIC SECURITY REVIEW BOARD, AND CONCERNING SENTENCING OF PERSISTENT LARCENY OFFENDERS AND CONFIDENTIALITY UPON APPLICATION TO A DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 19-151 (See Sec. 3)
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Senate Bill No. 1055

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES AND MEALS ON WHEELS.
Public Act No. 19-157 (See Sec. 1-2, 4, 6-97)
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House Bill No. 7163

AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER BENEFITS.
Public Act No. 19-159 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 7125

AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION LIFESAVER PROGRAM, TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES, PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, THE USE OF COLORED AND FLASHING LIGHTS, ROAD AND BRIDGE DESIGNATIONS, THE ISSUANCE OF REMOVABLE WINDSHIELD PLACARDS, SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES CONTRACTS, REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION STATUTES.
Public Act No. 19-161 (See Sec. 3, 5, 9-11, 36-37)
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House Bill No. 7140

AN ACT REGULATING ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS.
Public Act No. 19-162
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House Bill No. 7141

AN ACT CONCERNING SOCIAL WORKERS.
Public Act No. 19-164
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House Bill No. 7198

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF INMATES SUFFERING FROM OPIOID USE DISORDER AND REPEALING OBSOLETE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION STATUTES.
Public Act No. 19-167 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 7217

AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC HOUSING.
Public Act No. 19-168
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House Bill No. 7225

AN ACT EXTENDING GOOD SAMARITAN PROTECTIONS FOR PERSONS OR ENTITIES THAT INCLUDE AN OPIOID ANTAGONIST WITHIN A CABINET CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR.
Public Act No. 19-169
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House Bill No. 7190

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS HAVING DISABILITY RATINGS.
Public Act No. 19-171
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House Bill No. 7244

AN ACT CONCERNING IN-STATE STUDENT STATUS FOR SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Public Act No. 19-172
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House Bill No. 7248

AN ACT CONCERNING NEWBORN SCREENING FOR SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY.
Public Act No. 19-176
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House Bill No. 7282

AN ACT MAKING CHANGES TO DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION ENFORCEMENT STATUTES.
Public Act No. 19-177 (See Sec. 1-10, 13-27, 39)
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House Bill No. 7299

AN ACT CONCERNING STATE MARSHALS AND STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS.
Public Act No. 19-180
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House Bill No. 7325

AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER.
Public Act No. 19-182
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House Bill No. 7343

AN ACT CONCERNING HOME INSPECTORS AND APPRAISERS.
Public Act No. 19-183
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House Bill No. 7286

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF MASTER PLANS BY TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS.
Public Act No. 19-185
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House Bill No. 7361

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TAX ADMINISTRATION AND MINOR REVISIONS TO THE TAX AND RELATED STATUTES.
Public Act No. 19-186 (See Sec. 4)
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House Bill No. 7373

AN ACT CONCERNING CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE CASE OF A DISCRETIONARY TRANSFER OF A JUVENILE'S CASE TO THE REGULAR CRIMINAL DOCKET AND IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE POLICY AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
Public Act No. 19-187 (See Sec. 1-2)
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House Bill No. 7389

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A FIRST RESPONDER AND A PEER SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER.
Public Act No. 19-188
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House Bill No. 7394

AN ACT CONCERNING PARITY BETWEEN SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE CASE OF A SPOUSAL OR COHABITATING RELATIONSHIP AND OTHER CRIMES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION OF A FAMILY VIOLENCE CRIME.
Public Act No. 19-189 (See Sec. 1-42, 44)
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House Bill No. 7396

AN ACT ADDRESSING OPIOID USE.
Public Act No. 19-191 (See Sec. 1-2, 4-6, 9-11)
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House Bill No. 7159

AN ACT CONCERNING CRUMBLING CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS.
Public Act No. 19-192 (See Sec. 5)
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House Bill No. 7179

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PUBLIC DRINKING WATER AND CLARIFICATION CONCERNING THE EFFECT OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE WATER PLAN AND DEFINING MUNICIPALITY WITH RESPECT TO STORMWATER AUTHORITIES.
Public Act No. 19-194 (See Sec. 1-2)
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House Bill No. 7194

AN ACT CONCERNING CONFORMING, MINOR AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO STATUTES CONCERNING INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE.
Public Act No. 19-196 (See Sec. 1, 3-7)
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House Bill No. 7269

AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF WORKFORCE TRAINING NEEDS IN THE STATE.
Public Act No. 19-198 (See Sec. 1-3)
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House Bill No. 5001

AN ACT PROHIBITING CERTAIN RECOUPMENT PROVISIONS IN PHARMACY SERVICES CONTRACTS AND CONCERNING A PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES EXEMPTION.
Public Act No. 19-199 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 7363

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