Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 5286 — AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR SURVIVING DOMESTIC PARTNERS OF POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.

Last action — FILE NO. 60

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

55 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 5286 primarily clarifies its legislative journey, including the specific committee responsible for reporting it and the fiscal impacts associated with it. The new version emphasizes that while there is no expected state impact, there could be potential revenue losses for municipalities. This matters because it informs both lawmakers and the public about the financial implications of the bill on local governments, highlighting the importance of fiscal transparency in legislative decision-making.

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
House of Representatives General Assembly File No.
5286 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
60 February Session, 2026 House Bill No.
1274 Referred to Committee on PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Introduced by:
5286 House of Representatives, March 18, 2026 The Committee on Planning and Development reported through REP.
(PD) AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR SURVIVING DOMESTIC PARTNERS OF POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.
KAVROS DEGRAW of the 17th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the House, that the bill ought to pass.
AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR SURVIVING DOMESTIC PARTNERS OF POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.
Section 1 October 1, 2026 12-81x LCO 1274 1 of 2 Raised Bill No.
HB5286 / File No.
5286 PD Joint Favorable LCO 1274 2 of 2
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60 Section 1 October 1, 2026 12-81x PD Joint Favorable HB5286 / File No.
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60 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
Municipalities Effect FY 27 $ FY 28 $ All Municipalities Potential See Below See Below Revenue Loss Explanation The bill results in a potential revenue loss beginning in FY 27 to municipalities that choose to implement a property tax abatement for the spouses of police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicianswho die while performing their duties.
The billexpands this abatement to include domestic partners of qualifying officers, firefighters, and technicians.
The Out Years The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would continue into the future subject to the number of qualifying individuals.
HB5286 / File No.
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60 OLR Bill Analysis HB 5286 AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR SURVIVING DOMESTIC PARTNERS OF POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.
SUMMARY By law, municipalities may establish a property tax abatement program by ordinance for the surviving spouses of police officers, fire fighters, and emergency medical technicians who die in the line of duty.
This bill extends eligibility for the abatement to surviving domestic partners and allows the ordinance to define who is considered a “domestic partner.” Under existing law, unchanged by the bill, the abatement may cover all or some of the property taxes due on the residence that the claimant owns and occupies as his or her primary residence.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
October 1, 2026 COMMITTEE ACTION Planning and Development Committee Joint Favorable Yea 20 Nay 0 (03/06/2026) HB5286 / File No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 60

  2. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 65

  3. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/17/26

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0227

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Planning and Development

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5286?
HB 5286 is sponsored by Tom Delnicki (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5286?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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