Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 10 R · 4 D cosponsors

SB 246 — AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF NATURAL GAS RATES FOR COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL CUSTOMERS.

Last action — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Ned Lamont (Democratic) on May 11, 2026.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    14 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 59 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Senate Bill No. 246 involve adding a specific timeline and requirements for the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to study natural gas rates for commercial and agricultural customers. The bill now mandates a report with recommendations by January 15, 2027, to address whether current demand charges unfairly affect these customers. This is important because it aims to ensure that the rates charged to these businesses accurately reflect their actual energy usage, potentially leading to fairer pricing in the future.

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Senate General Assembly File No.
Senate Bill No.
345 February Session, 2026 Senate Bill No.
246 Special Act No.
246 Senate, April 2, 2026 The Committee on Energy and Technology reported through SEN.
26-4 AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF NATURAL GAS RATES FOR COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL CUSTOMERS.
NEEDLEMAN of the 33rd Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the bill ought to pass.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF NATURAL GAS RATES FOR COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL CUSTOMERS.
Not later than January 15, 2027, the commissioner shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, that contains such recommendations to the joint standing committee of the General SB246 / File No.
Not later than January 15, 2027, the commissioner shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, that contains such recommendations to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to energy and technology.
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Governor's Action:
345 Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to energy and technology.
Approved May 11, 2026
This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
Section 1 October 1, 2026 New section ET Joint Favorable SB246 / File No.
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345 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 requires the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to conduct a study of natural gas rates.
This will not result in a fiscal impact as DEEP has the staff and expertise necessary to complete the study.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None SB246 / File No.
345 3 SB246 File No.
345 OLR Bill Analysis SB 246 AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF NATURAL GAS RATES FOR COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL CUSTOMERS.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Energy and Technology Committee Joint Favorable Yea 26 Nay 0 (03/17/2026) SB246 / File No.
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Action History

  1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  2. TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR

  3. TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE

  4. SPECIAL ACT 26-4

  5. IN CONCURRENCE

  6. HOUSE PASSED

  7. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 495

  8. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  9. SENATE PASSED

  10. FILE NO. 345

  11. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 231

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

  13. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  14. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26

  15. FILED WITH LCO

  16. Joint Favorable

  17. PUBLIC HEARING 0224

  18. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Energy and Technology

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14 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (14)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 246?
SB 246 is sponsored by Gale L. Mastrofrancesco (Republican), Hilda E. Santiago (Democratic), Anne Dauphinais (Republican), Dave W. Yaccarino (Republican), David Rutigliano (Republican), Kenneth Gucker (Democratic), Tom Delnicki (Republican), Heather S. Somers (Republican), Mike Demicco (Democratic), Tami Zawistowski (Republican), Michael D. Quinn (Democratic), Bill Buckbee (Republican), Greg S. Howard (Republican), and Brian Lanoue (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 246?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2026. Enacted.
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