New Laws Effective January 1, 2026

January 5, 2026

I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your family this holiday season. May this time bring you peace, joy, and moments of reflection with those you hold dear. As we welcome the New Year, I remain deeply grateful for the trust you place in me to serve our community. I look forward to continuing our work together to build a brighter, stronger, and more prosperous year ahead. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

New Laws Effective January 1

As we welcome a new year, several laws that passed in the last legislative session will take effect on January 1, 2026.

These new measures address key issues impacting our state and its residents, including expanded incentives for farmers, strengthened protections for workers in sensitive professions, and improved reporting requirements to better track higher education enrollment, post-secondary credits, and student opportunities.

We took a major step forward in advancing policies that support new, diverse housing options across Connecticut. With some of the highest housing costs in the region, too many individuals and families are being priced out of the communities where they work, where they grew up, and where they hope to retire. 

Preventative health care continues to be a priority because early detection saves both lives and long-term costs. To support this, we now require health insurers to cover certain high-priority biomarker tests that aid in early detection, prevention, and treatment. Additionally, we have prohibited the substitution of lower-priced drugs for higher-priced medications for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and arthritis, and we have made this ban permanent for medications used to treat mental health disorders.

You can click on the link below to see the full list of new laws taking effect on January 1, 2026. Feel free to reach out to my office if you have any questions.
New Laws Effective January 1, 2026

Food Assistance

Local food pantries across the state are providing essential assistance to those in need and are also seeking donations to help meet the growing demand.

Click here to find food programs and services available through 211 Connecticut. You can also call 2-1-1, or 1-800-203-1234.

Click here to find a Connecticut Foodshare food pantry or mobile food pantry.

For those neighbors who are not struggling please consider making a monetary donation or even donating your time. Click here to volunteer and/or donate to Connecticut Foodshare. 
 

Community Events

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