Lucy Dathan

Several new laws that were passed during the 2025 legislative session take effect on Tuesday, July 1.

Connecticut Open House Day, now in its 21st year, is set to take place on Saturday, June 14. Held annually on the second Saturday of June, this statewide event invites residents to explore Connecticut’s rich array of cultural, historical, and recreational attractions right in their own backyard.

Connecticut’s Opioid Services Division was established in 2018 in response to the growing overdose crisis and to expand statewide access to the prevention of opioid use disorder, opioid treatment, recovery support, harm reduction, outreach, engagement, and overdose prevention coverage with a focus on overdose deaths. This marks the third consecutive year of decreases of statewide overdose deaths.

Some of you have asked me about the newly created Government Oversight Committee that a I am proud to lead and what it does. I will be hosting an informational session on June 9.

For too long, Connecticut's special education model has faced fundamental flaws that prevented all students from receiving the proper education they deserve. With our recent passage of HB 5001: An Act Concerning the Quality and Delivery of Special Education Services in Connecticut, we are taking important steps to reform this system.

The House has voted to enhance healthcare services for Connecticut's seniors, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the well-being of our aging population.

I hope you can join us at the State Capitol on May 22 (Thursday) for IDD Awareness & Advocacy Day. This is an important event dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). IDD Awareness & Advocacy Day is a great opportunity to connect, learn about available resources, and make your voice heard.

We took a step toward addressing the mental health crisis among teens using social media by passing HB 6857 with bipartisan support.