Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB00490 — Raised Bill

Last action — FILE NO.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

To (1) exclude certain voluntary payments given by contributors to online political donation platforms from the definition of "contribution", and the use of such online platforms to request such voluntary payments from the definition of "expenditure", and (2) prohibit such platforms from taking automatically recurring contributions without the affirmative consent of contributors.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. FILE NO.

  2. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER

  3. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO OLR, OFA

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable

  8. PUBLIC HEARING

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON

Sponsors

  • Introducer GAE · Primary
  • Introducer S10 · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Introducer GAE

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Introducer S10

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB00490 do?
To (1) exclude certain voluntary payments given by contributors to online political donation platforms from the definition of "contribution", and the use of such online platforms to request such voluntary payments from the definition of "expenditure", and (2) prohibit such platforms from taking automatically recurring contributions without the affirmative consent of contributors.
Who sponsors SB00490?
SB00490 is sponsored by Introducer GAE and Introducer S10.
What is the current status of SB00490?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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