SB 377 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR GUARD DETAIL COMPENSATION.
Last action — FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
71 added · 108 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of SB 377 introduces new income brackets for tax rates, slightly adjusting the ranges of taxable incomes and their associated rates. Previously, there was a broader range with higher percentages for lower incomes, and now, the rates favor a more gradual increase as income rises. This change matters because it could provide tax relief for some lower-income individuals while ensuring that higher earners contribute more, reflecting a more equitable tax structure. This adjustment aims to ease the financial burden on those earning less while aligning tax contributions with income levels more effectively.
Senate General Assembly FileRaised Bill No.
130377 February Session, 2026 SenateLCO Bill No.
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR GUARD DETAIL COMPENSATION.
(iii) To the extent properly includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes, the amount of any refund or credit for SB377LCO /2286 File1 of 14 Raised Bill No.
130377 1overpayment SB377of Fileincome No.taxes imposed by this state, or any other state of the United States or a political subdivision thereof, or the District of Columbia;
130 overpayment of income taxes imposed by this state, or any other state of the United States or a political subdivision thereof, or the District of Columbia;
(viii) Any interest on indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or carry obligations or securities the interest on which is subject to tax under thischapter butexempt fromfederalincome tax,totheextentthat such interest on indebtedness is not deductible in determining federal adjusted gross income and is attributable to a trade or business carried SB377LCO /2286 File2 of 14 Raised Bill No.
130377 2on SB377by Filesuch No.individual;
130 on by such individual;
(II) For taxable years commencing prior to January 1, 2019, for a person who files a return under the federal income tax as an unmarried individual whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is fifty thousand dollars or more, or as a married individual filing separately whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is fifty thousand dollars or more, or for a husband and wife who file a return under the federal income tax as married individuals filing jointly whose federal adjusted gross income from such taxable year is sixty thousand dollars or more or for a person who files a return under the SB377LCO /2286 File3 of 14 Raised Bill No.
130377 3federal SB377income Filetax No.as a head of household whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is sixty thousand dollars or more, an amount equal to the difference between the amount of Social Security benefits includable for federal income tax purposes and the lesser of twenty-five per cent of the Social Security benefits received during the taxable year, or twenty-five per cent of the excess described in Section 86(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code;
130 federal income tax as a head of household whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is sixty thousand dollars or more, an amount equal to the difference between the amount of Social Security benefits includable for federal income tax purposes and the lesser of twenty-five per cent of the Social Security benefits received during the taxable year, or twenty-five per cent of the excess described in Section 86(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code;
and (IV) For the taxable year commencing January 1, 2019, and each taxable year thereafter, for a person who files a return under the federal income tax as an unmarried individual whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is seventy-five thousand dollars or more, or asamarriedindividualfiling separately whosefederaladjustedgross income for such taxable year is seventy-five thousand dollars or more, or for a husband and wife who file a return under the federal income tax as married individuals filing jointly whose federal adjusted gross income from such taxable year is one hundred thousand dollars or more or for a person who files a return under the federal income tax as a head of household whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is one hundred thousand dollars or more, an amount equal to the difference between the amount of Social Security benefits includable for federal income tax purposes and the lesser of twenty-five per cent of the SB377LCO /2286 File4 of 14 Raised Bill No.
130377 4Social SB377Security Filebenefits No.received during the taxable year, or twenty-five per cent of the excess described in Section 86(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code;
130 Social Security benefits received during the taxable year, or twenty-five per cent of the excess described in Section 86(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(xvi) To the extent properly includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes, any income received from the United States government as retirement pay for a retired member of (I) the Armed Forces of the United States, as defined in Section 101 of Title 10 of the United States Code, or (II) the National Guard, as defined in Section 101 SB377LCO /2286 File5 of 14 Raised Bill No.
130377 5of SB377Title File10 No.of the United States Code;
130 of Title 10 of the United States Code;
(xx) To the extent properly includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes, except for retirement benefits under clause (iv) of this subparagraph and retirement pay under clause (xvi) of this subparagraph, for a person who files a return under the federal income taxLCO as2286 an6 unmarriedof individual14 whoseRaised federalBill adjusted gross income for SB377 / File No.
130377 6tax SB377as Filean No.unmarried individual whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is less than seventy-five thousand dollars, or as a married individual filing separately whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is less than seventy-five thousand dollars, or as a head of household whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is less than seventy-five thousand dollars, or for a husband and wife who file a return under the federal income tax as married individuals filing jointly whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxableyearislessthanonehundredthousanddollars,(I)forthetaxable year commencing January 1, 2019, fourteen per cent of any pension or annuity income, (II) for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2020, twenty-eight per cent of any pension or annuity income, (III) for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2021, forty-two per cent of any pension or annuity income, and (IV) for the taxable years commencing January 1, 2022, and January 1, 2023, one hundred per cent of any pension or annuity income;
130 such taxable year is less than seventy-five thousand dollars, or as a married individual filing separately whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is less than seventy-five thousand dollars, or as a head of household whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is less than seventy-five thousand dollars, or for a husband and wife who file a return under the federal income tax as married individuals filing jointly whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxableyearislessthanonehundredthousanddollars,(I)forthetaxable year commencing January 1, 2019, fourteen per cent of any pension or annuity income, (II) for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2020, twenty-eight per cent of any pension or annuity income, (III) for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2021, forty-two per cent of any pension or annuity income, and (IV) for the taxable years commencing January 1, 2022, and January 1, 2023, one hundred per cent of any pension or annuity income;
T1 Federal Adjusted Gross Income Deduction T2 Less than $75,000 100.0% T3 $75,000 but not over $77,499 85.0% T4 $77,500 but not over $79,999 70.0% T5LCO $80,0002286 but7 notof over14 $82,499Raised 55.0%Bill SB377 / File No.
130377 7$80,000 SB377but Filenot No.over $82,499 55.0% T5 T6 $82,500 but not over $84,999 40.0% $85,000 but not over $87,499 25.0% T7 T8 $87,500 but not over $89,999 10.0% $90,000 but not over $94,999 5.0% T9 T10 $95,000 but not over $99,999 2.5% T11 $100,000 and over 0.0% (xxii) To the extent properly includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes, except for retirement benefits under clause (iv) of this subparagraph and retirement pay under clause (xvi) of this subparagraph, any pension or annuity income for the taxable year commencing on or after January 1, 2024, and each taxable year thereafter, in accordance with the following schedule for married individuals who file a return under the federal income tax as married individuals filing jointly whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is less than one hundred fifty thousand dollars:
130T12 $82,500Federal butAdjusted notGross overIncome $84,999Deduction 40.0%Less T6than T7$100,000 $85,000100.0% T13 T14 $100,000 but not over $87,499$104,999 25.0%85.0% $87,500$105,000 but not over $89,999$109,999 10.0%70.0% T8T15 T9T16 $90,000$110,000 but not over $94,999$114,999 5.0%55.0% $95,000$115,000 but not over $99,999$119,999 2.5%40.0% T10T17 T11T18 $100,000$120,000 andbut not over 0.0%$124,999 (xxii)25.0% To$125,000 thebut extentnot properlyover includable$129,999 in10.0% grossT19 incomeT20 for$130,000 federalbut incomenot taxover purposes,$139,999 except5.0% for$140,000 retirementbut benefitsnot underover clause$149,999 (iv)2.5% ofT21 thisT22 subparagraph$150,000 and retirementover pay0.0% under(xxiii) clauseThe (xvi)amount of thislost subparagraph,wages anyand pensionmedical, ortravel annuityand incomehousing forexpenses, thenot taxableto yearexceed commencingten onthousand ordollars after January 1, 2024, and each taxable year thereafter, in accordance with the followingaggregate, scheduleincurred forby married individuals who file a returntaxpayer underduring the federaltaxable incomeyear taxin asconnection marriedwith individualsthe filingdonation jointlyLCO whose2286 federal8 adjustedof gross14 incomeRaised forBill suchNo. taxable year is less than one hundred fifty thousand dollars:
T12377 Federal Adjusted Gross Income Deduction T13 Less than $100,000 100.0% $100,000 but not over $104,999 85.0% T14 T15 $105,000 but not over $109,999 70.0% $110,000 but not over $114,999 55.0% T16 T17 $115,000 but not over $119,999 40.0% $120,000 but not over $124,999 25.0% T18 T19 $125,000 but not over $129,999 10.0% $130,000 but not over $139,999 5.0% T20 T21 $140,000 but not over $149,999 2.5% $150,000 and over 0.0% T22 (xxiii) The amount of lost wages and medical, travel and housing expenses, not to exceed ten thousand dollars in the aggregate, incurred by a taxpayer during the taxable year in connection with the donation to another person of an organ for organ transplantation occurring on or after January 1, 2017;
SB377(xxiv) /To Filethe No.extent properly includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes, the amount of any financial assistance received from the Crumbling Foundations Assistance Fund or paid to or on behalf of the owner of a residential building pursuant to sections 8-442 and 8-443;
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130 (xxiv) To the extent properly includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes, the amount of any financial assistance received from the Crumbling Foundations Assistance Fund or paid to or on behalf of the owner of a residential building pursuant to sections 8-442 and 8-443;
(xxviii)LCO To2286 the9 extentof properly14 includableRaised inBill gross income for federal income tax purposes, for a person who files a return under the federal income tax as an unmarried individual whose federal adjusted gross SB377 / File No.
130377 9(xxviii) SB377To Filethe No.extent properly includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes, for a person who files a return under the federal income tax as an unmarried individual whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is less than one hundred thousand dollars, or asamarriedindividualfiling separately whosefederaladjustedgross income for such taxable year is less than one hundred thousand dollars, or as a head of household whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxableyearislessthan onehundredthousanddollars,(I)forthetaxable year commencing January 1, 2024, fifty per cent of any distribution from an individual retirement account other than a Roth individual retirementaccount,(II)forthetaxableyearcommencingJanuary1,2025, seventy-five per cent of any distribution from an individual retirement account other than a Roth individual retirement account, and (III) for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2026, and each taxable year thereafter, any distribution from an individual retirement account other than a Roth individual retirement account.
130 income for such taxable year is less than one hundred thousand dollars, or asamarriedindividualfiling separately whosefederaladjustedgross income for such taxable year is less than one hundred thousand dollars, or as a head of household whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxableyearislessthan onehundredthousanddollars,(I)forthetaxable year commencing January 1, 2024, fifty per cent of any distribution from an individual retirement account other than a Roth individual retirementaccount,(II)forthetaxableyearcommencingJanuary1,2025, seventy-five per cent of any distribution from an individual retirement account other than a Roth individual retirement account, and (III) for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2026, and each taxable year thereafter, any distribution from an individual retirement account other than a Roth individual retirement account.
T23 Federal Adjusted Gross Income Deduction T24 Less than $75,000 100.0% T24 T25 $75,000 but not over $77,499 85.0% T25 T26 $77,500 but not over $79,999 70.0% T26 T27 $80,000 but not over $82,499 55.0% T27 T28 $82,500 but not over $84,999 40.0% T28 T29 $85,000 but not over $87,499 25.0% T29 T30 $87,500 but not over $89,999 10.0% T30 T31 $90,000 but not over $94,999 5.0% T31 T32 $95,000 but not over $99,999 2.5% T32 T33 $100,000 and over 0.0% T33 (xxix) To the extent properly includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes, for married individuals who file a return under the federal income tax as married individuals filing jointly whose federal adjusted gross income for such taxable year is less than one hundredLCO fifty2286 thousand10 dollars, (I) for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2024, fifty per cent of any14 distributionRaised fromBill an individual retirement account other than a Roth individual retirement account, (II) for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2025, seventy-five per cent SB377 / File No.
130377 10hundred SB377fifty Filethousand No.dollars, (I) for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2024, fifty per cent of any distribution from an individual retirement account other than a Roth individual retirement account, (II) for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2025, seventy-five per cent of any distribution from an individual retirement account other than a Roth individual retirement account, and (III) for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2026, and each taxable year thereafter, any distribution from an individual retirement account other than a Roth individual retirement account.
130 of any distribution from an individual retirement account other than a Roth individual retirement account, and (III) for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2026, and each taxable year thereafter, any distribution from an individual retirement account other than a Roth individual retirement account.
T34 Federal Adjusted Gross Income Deduction T35 Less than $100,000 100.0% T36 $100,000 but not over $104,999 85.0% T37 $105,000 but not over $109,999 70.0% T38 $110,000 but not over $114,999 55.0% T38 T39 $115,000 but not over $119,999 40.0% T40 $120,000 but not over $124,999 25.0% T40 T41 $125,000 but not over $129,999 10.0% $130,000 but not over $139,999 5.0% T42 T43 $140,000 but not over $149,999 2.5% $150,000 and over 0.0% T44 (xxx) To the extent properly includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes, for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2022, the amount or amounts paid or otherwise credited to any eligible resident of this state under (I) the 2020 Earned Income Tax Credit enhancement program from funding allocated to the state through the Coronavirus Relief Fund established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, P.L.
(xxxi)LCO For2286 the11 taxable year commencing January 1, 2023, and each taxable year thereafter, for a taxpayer licensed under the provisions of chapter14 420fRaised orBill 420h, the amount of ordinary and necessary expenses that would be eligible to be claimed as a deduction for federal income tax purposes under Section 162(a) of the Internal Revenue Code but that SB377 / File No.
130377 11(xxxi) SB377For Filethe No.taxable year commencing January 1, 2023, and each taxable year thereafter, for a taxpayer licensed under the provisions of chapter 420f or 420h, the amount of ordinary and necessary expenses that would be eligible to be claimed as a deduction for federal income tax purposes under Section 162(a) of the Internal Revenue Code but that are disallowed under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code because marijuana is a controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substance Act;
130 are disallowed under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code because marijuana is a controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substance Act;
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(I)LCO To2286 the12 extent not deductible in determining federal adjusted gross income, for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2027, an amount equal to the contributions deposited during the taxable years commencing January 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027, in a first-time homebuyer savings account established pursuant to subsection (c) of SB37714 /Raised FileBill No.
130377 12(I) SB377To Filethe No.extent not deductible in determining federal adjusted gross income, for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2027, an amount equal to the contributions deposited during the taxable years commencing January 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027, in a first-time homebuyer savings account established pursuant to subsection (c) of section 12-724b, less any amounts withdrawn during said taxable years by the account holder from such account under subparagraph (D) of subdivision (2) of subsection (f) of section 12-724b.
130 section 12-724b, less any amounts withdrawn during said taxable years by the account holder from such account under subparagraph (D) of subdivision (2) of subsection (f) of section 12-724b.
[and] (xxxvii) To the extent properly includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes, for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2027, andeachtaxableyearthereafter,foranaccountholderwhoisaqualifiedLCO beneficiary2286 of13 a first-time homebuyer savings account, as those terms are defined in section 12-724b, and who files a return under the federal income tax as an unmarried individual, a married individual filing separately or a head of household,14 whoseRaised federalBill adjusted gross income SB377 / File No.
130377 13andeachtaxableyearthereafter,foranaccountholderwhoisaqualified SB377beneficiary Fileof No.a first-time homebuyer savings account, as those terms are defined in section 12-724b, and who files a return under the federal income tax as an unmarried individual, a married individual filing separately or a head of household, whose federal adjusted gross income for the taxable year is less than one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars or who files a return under the federal income tax as married individuals filing jointly whose federal adjusted gross income for the taxable year is less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars, an amount equal to any withdrawal from such account that is used to pay or reimburse such qualified beneficiary for eligible costs, as defined in section 12-724b, incurred by the qualified beneficiary;
130 for the taxable year is less than one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars or who files a return under the federal income tax as married individuals filing jointly whose federal adjusted gross income for the taxable year is less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars, an amount equal to any withdrawal from such account that is used to pay or reimburse such qualified beneficiary for eligible costs, as defined in section 12-724b, incurred by the qualified beneficiary;
Section 1 July 1, 2026, and 12-701(a)(20)(B) applicable to taxable years commencing on or after January 1, 2027 VA Joint Favorable SB377FIN /Joint FileFavorable No.LCO 2286 14 of 14
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130 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:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 27 $ FY 28 $ Department of Revenue Services GF - Revenue None 25,000 Loss Note:
GF=General Fund Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill, which establishes a state personal income tax deduction for certain honor guard compensation, results in a General Fund revenue loss of approximately $25,000 annually beginning in FY 28.
1 The Out Years The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would continue into the future subject to fluctuation in honor guard compensation.
1From FY 22 through FY 25, total honor guard detail compensation averaged $479,500 annually.
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130 OLR Bill Analysis SB 377 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR GUARD DETAIL COMPENSATION.
SUMMARY This bill exempts from the state income tax compensation for honor guard detail at a veteran’s funeral.
(An honor guard detail has up to five members, plus a bugler, each of whom are paid $60 per day (CGS § 27- 76).) EFFECTIVE DATE:
July 1, 2026, and applicable to taxable years commencing on or after January 1, 2027.
COMMITTEE ACTION Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee Joint Favorable Yea 22 Nay 0 (03/10/2026) SB377 / File No.
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The bill establishes a personal income tax deduction for compensation received for military funeral honor guard details.
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Section 12-701
subparagraph (B) of subdivision (20) of subsection (a)→ subparagraph (B) of subdivision (20) of subsection (a)This change creates a new subparagraph, adding specific tax deduction provisions.
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Section 12-701
(vii) For compensation received for military funeral honor guard details, up to a maximum of five thousand dollars per year.
This addition allows individuals to deduct compensation for participating in military funeral honor guard details from their taxable income.
Action History
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FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.
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PUBLIC HEARING 0303
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Veterans' and Military Affairs
Sponsors
- Morrin Bello · Primary
- Chris Stewart · Primary
- Bill Buckbee · Primary
- Brian Lanoue · Primary
- Mark DeCaprio · Primary
- Karen Reddington-Hughes · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on
Sponsors (6)
- Morrin Bello
- Chris Stewart Republican
- Bill Buckbee Republican
- Brian Lanoue Republican
- Mark DeCaprio Republican
- Karen Reddington-Hughes Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (181)
181 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors SB 377?
- SB 377 is sponsored by Morrin Bello, Chris Stewart (Republican), Bill Buckbee (Republican), Brian Lanoue (Republican), Mark DeCaprio (Republican), and Karen Reddington-Hughes (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 377?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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