Antonio Felipe

I am pleased to announce that Public Act 24-46, has been signed into law, effective October 1, 2024. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers of the General Assembly. This new legislation provides a property tax exemption for veterans with a service-connected permanent and total disability rating as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

I am pleased to report that Governor Ned Lamont has signed the paid leave legislation we passed this session!

Connecticut is launching a new program that will expand health care to underserved communities while forgiving the student loans of health care workers.

Veterans put their lives on the line for our country and, as a small way to say “thank you for your service,” the House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that would support Veterans who have been disabled during service.

Paid time off was expanded in the House. House Bill 5005 allows for the accrual of paid leave, up to 40 hours each year, for those working at least 120 days annually. Businesses that already offer paid time off are exempt.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, street takeovers have become a national issue, including here in Connecticut. This cannot become the new normal. These takeovers by the illegal use of all-terrain and other types of vehicles, pose a significant threat to public safety, endangering participants, innocent bystanders, and law enforcement officials.

The bill, referred to as the 2024 Connecticut Climate Protection Act, is a priority for the House Democratic Caucus.

The implementation of early voting in Connecticut starts in just a couple of weeks as residents will head to the polls for the presidential preference primary.