HB05244

An Act Concerning The Department Of Economic And Community Development's Recommendations Regarding The Agency Financial Assistance Cap And Employment Promissory Notes.

Chamber Passed·5/6/26

Connecticut HB05244 repeals financial assistance caps and prohibits employment promissory notes.

Connecticut HB05244 repeals financial assistance caps set by the Department of Economic and Community Development, removing limits on the total amount of financial assistance that can be awarded to applicants or for business projects. It also prohibits employers from requiring employees to execute promissory notes as a condition of employment, declaring such notes void and against public policy. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 147–1 · May 6
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

147 Yea

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1 Nay

R

3 Absent

DDD

Calendar

Feb 24

12:00 AM

Commerce Public Hearing

History

May 6

House

House Passed

May 6

Senate

Transmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17

May 6

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate