HB05046

An Act Supporting First Responder Recruitment And Retention.

Introduced·2/5/26

Waives tuition fees for dependents of fallen first responders and military personnel at Connecticut state universities.

The bill waives tuition fees for dependents of fallen first responders and military personnel at Connecticut state universities. Specifically, it waives tuition for dependent children of police officers, firefighters, municipal employees, and state employees killed in the line of duty. It also waives tuition for dependent children of residents killed in a multivehicle crash or in active military duty. Additionally, the bill waives tuition for veterans who served in time of war and active members of the Connecticut Army or Air National Guard. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

29 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Public Safety and Security Public Hearing

History

Apr 1

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 1

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Apr 1

House

House Calendar Number 232