Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 131 — AN ACT CONCERNING MANUFACTURING.

Last action — FILE NO. 215

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

37 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 131 has added a requirement for the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to conduct a study focused on the needs of manufacturers in the state. This study aims to gather essential information that could help policymakers understand and better support the manufacturing sector. Importantly, the bill indicates that this study can be completed using existing resources, meaning it won't create additional costs for the state or municipalities. This change matters because it emphasizes the state's commitment to supporting local manufacturers without straining the budget.

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
Senate General Assembly File No.
131 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
215 February Session, 2026 Senate Bill No.
811 Referred to Committee on COMMERCE Introduced by:
131 Senate, March 30, 2026 The Committee on Commerce reported through SEN.
(CE) AN ACT CONCERNING MANUFACTURING.
HARTLEY of the 15th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the bill ought to pass.
AN ACT CONCERNING MANUFACTURING.
Section 1 from passage New section CE Joint Favorable LCO 811 1 of 1
Section 1 from passage New section CE Joint Favorable SB131 / File No.
215 1 SB131 File No.
215 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:
None Explanation The bill has no fiscal impact by requiring the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to conduct a study relating to the needs of manufacturers in the state.
It is anticipated that DECD can produce the study within existing resources.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None SB131 / File No.
215 2 SB131 File No.
215 OLR Bill Analysis SB 131 AN ACT CONCERNING MANUFACTURING.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Commerce Committee Joint Favorable Yea 20 Nay 0 (03/17/2026) SB131 / File No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 215

  2. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 170

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

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/30/26

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0217

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Commerce

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 131?
SB 131 is sponsored by Jaime S. Foster (Democratic), Geraldo C. Reyes (Democratic), Hector Arzeno (Democratic), Nicholas Menapace (Democratic), Savet Constantine (Democratic), Michael D. Quinn (Democratic), John Santanella (Democratic), Kerry S. Wood (Democratic), Christopher Poulos (Democratic), and Craig C. Fishbein (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 131?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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