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State of Connecticut
Office of Governor Ned Lamont
BILL NOTIFICATION 2025-17 July 8, 2025
Governor Lamont signed the following legislation of the 2025 Regular Session on July 8:
SB 59 AN ACT REQUIRING A PLAN FOR BENEFICIAL USE DREDGING.
SA 25-17
SB 1368 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF
SA 25-18 THE CHILD ADVOCATE.
SB 1544 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON PRESETTLEMENT LEGAL FUNDING
SA 25-20 AND LOANS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ANTICIPATED RECEIPT
OF A WRONGFUL INCARCERATION AWARD.
HB 6250 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEVELS OF STAFFING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
SA 25-23 CONSERVATION OFFICERS.
HB 7053 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP UNIFORM
SA 25-24 STATUTORY DEFINITIONS OF "FIRST RESPONDER" AND "ESSENTIAL
WORKER".
SB 1330 AN ACT CONCERNING AN ACCIDENTAL FAILURE TO FILE AN ACTION.
PA 25-118
SB 1290 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS'
PA 25-122 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES
CONCERNING ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY.
SB 1490 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF BATTERY-POWERED SMOKE
PA 25-123 DETECTORS IN THE STATE.
HB 5013 AN ACT ADDING CERTAIN PLANTS TO THE INVASIVE PLANTS LIST.
PA 25-126
HB 5916 AN ACT REQUIRING SOLAR DEVELOPERS TO PROVIDE FARMLAND
PA 25-127 RESTORATION BONDS FOR BOTH PETITION AND APPLICATION
PROJECTS APPROVED BY THE SITING COUNCIL.
HB 6277 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF ANIMALS FROM CERTAIN
PA 25-129 INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
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HB 6433 AN ACT CONCERNING CAPTIVE INSURANCE.
PA 25-130
HB 6435 AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S AUTOMOBILE
PA 25-131 PHYSICAL AND PROPERTY DAMAGE ARBITRATION PROCESS.
HB 6436 AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE HEALTH INSURANCE
PA 25-132 STATUTES.
HB 7046 AN ACT MAKING REVISIONS TO THE SECOND INJURY FUND.
PA 25-135
HB 6930 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SOCIAL EQUITY COUNCIL'S
PA 25-137 RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SOCIAL EQUITY PLANS, STRATEGIC
PLANNING, ETHICS, LICENSE RENEWAL FEES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
APPLICATIONS AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
HB 7231 AN ACT AUTHORIZING SUNDAY HUNTING ON PRIVATE LANDS.
PA 25-138
HB 7236 AN ACT CONCERNING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
PA 25-139 VICTIMS.
HB 7267 AN ACT CONCERNING THE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT.
PA 25-140
HB 6970 AN ACT CONCERNING ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM
PA 25-145 COMMERCIAL CODE.
HB 7090 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TIMING AND SCOPE OF AUDITS BY THE
PA 25-147 AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.
SB 1187 AN ACT CONCERNING FORECLOSURE, ASSIGNMENT AND OTHER
PA 25-150 ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR UNPAID SEWER ASSESSMENTS AND
OTHER FEES AND CHARGES.
SB 1358 AN ACT CONCERNING INFLATIONARY RATE INCREASES FOR STATE-
PA 25-151 CONTRACTED NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS.
SB 1283 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF THE CONNECTICUT
PA 25-153 UNIFORM COLLABORATIVE LAW ACT.
SB 1380 AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
PA 25-154 IN THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE STATE.
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SB 1396 AN ACT CONCERNIN G EARNE D B UT UNPA ID WAG E OR SALARY
PA 25-155 INCOME ADVANCES.
SB 1468 AN ACT CONCERNIN G GOVERNMEN T ACCOUNTABILI TY REGARDING
PA 25-156 AGENCY PURCH ASE C ARD USE.
SB 1542 AN ACT CONCERNIN G TH E USE OF HANDCUFFS ON YOUN G CHILDREN.
PA 25-163
SB 1444 AN ACT CONCERNIN G TH E CONVERSIO N OF COMMERCIAL REAL
PA 25-164 PROPERTY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.
HB 7192 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BIPARTISAN
PA 25-167 DRUG TASK FORCE.
The governor signed this bill, however he wrote a signing statement
regarding its content. That letter can be found on page 4 of this
document.
HB 7170 AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
PA 25-170 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGARDING AQUACULTURE AND
MINOR REVISIONS TO PROGRAMS AND STATUTES RELATING TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB 7179 AN ACT CONCERNING PHARMACEUTICAL MARKETING AND
PA 25-171 PHARMACEUTICALS.
SB 1558 AN ACT CONCERNING INCOME TAXES IMPOSED BY OTHER
PA 25-172 JURISDICTIONS ON RESIDENTS OF THE STATE.
Governor Lamont vetoed the following legislation of the 2025 Regular Session on July 8:
HB 7004 AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL REFERENDA TO CHALLENGE
PA 25-169 CERTAIN PERMIT APPROVALS.
The veto message can be found on page 5 of this document.
As of this date, the governor has signed 198 bills; signed and line-item vetoed 2 bills; and
vetoed 3 bills of the 2025 Regular Session.
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Ned Lamont
GOVERNOR
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
SIGNING STATEMENT
PUBLIC ACT 25-167: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
BIPARTISAN DRUG TASK FORCE
July 8, 2025
I am proud to sign House Bill 7192, which features several of my Administration's key
proposals and represents a meaningful step forward in our ongoing efforts to make
prescription drugs more affordable and accessible for all Connecticut residents.
I support, in particular, the bill's assurance that when consumers use prescription drug
discount programs such as ArrayRx and GoodRx, those purchases will count toward their
health plan deductibles and make it easier for families to get the medications they need
at the lowest prices. In addition, I support the bill's commission of a feasibility study for
the importation of safe, affordable prescription drugs from Canada. My Administration
remains committed to promoting solutions that reduce prescription drug costs for all
Connecticut residents.
The final bill also includes several reforms for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) that
were the result of significant bipartisan collaboration and active community feedback that
began last year and continued throughout the session.
Overall, the provisions in this law will have broad importance to public health and patient
access to treatment. Section 22 directs the Commissioner of Social Services to petition
the federal government under 28 U.S.C. § 1498 to authorize generic versions of GLP-1
drugs.
While well-intentioned, this provision may present an overreach of Section 1498, which
was intended to provide a remedy for patent holders for when the federal government
uses patented inventions for its own purposes. The Administration will work
collaboratively with the industry, health care professionals and advocates to
ensure that provision is implemented as appropriate under federal law.
Sincerely,
Ned Lamont
Governor
210 CAPITOL AVENUE, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06106
TEL (860) 566-4840 • www.governor.ct.gov
[email protected]
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Ned Lamont
GOVERNOR
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
July 8, 2025
The Honorable Stephanie Thomas
Secretary of the State
State Capitol
Hartford, CT 06106
Dear Secretary Thomas:
Pursuant to Article Fourth, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Connecticut, I am
returning without my signature House Bill 7004, An Act Authorizing Municipal Referenda to
Challenge Certain Permit Approvals.
I appreciate the motivation behind this bill: to give residents in smaller municipalities a
stronger role in environmental decisions that may affect their communities. Ensuring the
public is heard in these processes is a priority I share. However, it's important to note that
today's permitting process offers extensive opportunity for public engagement. I am
concerned that the mechanism proposed in this bill-allowing a local referendum to reverse
certain permit approvals or denials issued by the Department of Energy and Environmental
Protection (DEEP)-could have unintended consequences that weaken critical protections
for environmental justice communities and create harmful uncertainty for our business
community that could hamper investment in Connecticut.
All of DEEP's permitting processes offer opportunities for the public to submit comments
and request hearings. In addition to those standard opportunities, CGS section 22a-20a
requires applicants seeking to construct and operate certain types of facilities in
environmental justice areas to do additional, robust community engagement before
submitting an application. Moreover, regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (g) of that
law will require careful consideration of cumulative impacts on public health and the
environment in our state's environment justice communities, including small municipalities.
In 2023, the Connecticut General Assembly directed DEEP to craft these regulations to
ensure that the most overburdened and vulnerable neighborhoods in our state are not left
behind in decisions that shape their environmental and health future, while also ensuring
that the regulated community has the tools it needs to take cumulative impacts into account
at the beginning of its permitting process.
210 CAPITOL AVENUE, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06106
TEL (860) 566-4840 • www.governor.ct.gov
[email protected]
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