Connecticut - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICE ANIMALS IN INSURANCE UNDERWRITING, THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADVOCATE IN PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE WELFARE OR CUSTODY OF COMPANION ANIMALS, ASSAULT OF A DOMESTIC ANIMAL AND ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL ABUSE TASK FORCE.
To: (1) Prohibit any homeowners insurance or tenants insurance policy from discriminating based on owning any dog that is a dog trained or being trained as a service animal to assist blind, deaf or mobility impaired persons or is a therapy animal, (2) allow the court to appoint an advocate in proceedings concerning the welfare or custody of companion animals, (3) expand assault in the third degree to include domestic animals, and (4) establish an animal abuse task force.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-20 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-20 | Latest Action | FAV. CHG. OF REF. HOUSE TO COMM. ON |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 5222 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS STATUTES CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION. | in_committee |
| HB 5224 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS GUARANTY FUNDS. | in_committee |
| HB 5263 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF POST-LOSS HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE BENEFITS, CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS AND REVISING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS AND SALESPERSONS. | in_committee |
| HB 5482 | AN ACT CONCERNING TWELVE--MONTH COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTION AND HORMONE THERAPY. | in_committee |
| SB 267 | AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE INSURANCE STATUTES. | in_committee |
| SB 3 | AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY. | in_committee |
| SB 478 | AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER SAFEGUARDS FOR LONG-TERM CARE POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONNECTICUT PARTNERSHIP FOR LONG-TERM CARE. | in_committee |
| HB 5126 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION. | in_committee |