Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5046: AN ACT SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.

In committee Last action April 1, 2026: FILE NO. 313

Plain-language summary

HB 5046 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. Primary sponsor: Mark Anderson (Republican), John Kissel (Republican), Devin Carney (Republican), Jaime Foster (Democratic/Independence/Working Families), Jane Garibay (Democratic), Jonathan Jacobson (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), Jimmy Sánchez (Democratic), M.J. Shannon (Democratic), Patrick Biggins (Democratic), Iris N Sanchez, Hilda Santiago (Democratic), Dave DeFronzo (Democratic/Working Families), Kara Rochelle (Democratic), Savet Constantine (Democratic), Steve Meskers (Democratic), Ron Napoli (Democratic), Martha Marx (Democratic/Working Families), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Joe Canino (Republican), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Al Paolillo (Democratic), John Santanella (Democratic), Henry Genga (Democratic), Héctor Arzeno (Democratic), Chris Poulos (Democratic), Juan Candelaria (Democratic), Travis Simms (Democratic), Greg Howard (Republican), Kerry Wood (Democratic), Tom Delnicki (Republican), Mark DeCaprio (Republican), Gary Turco (Democratic), Robin Comey (Democratic), Bill Heffernan (Democratic), Christine Cohen (Democratic), Michael Quinn (Democratic), Eleni DeGraw (Democratic/Working Families), Paul Cicarella (Republican), Paul Honig (Democratic/Working Families), Jason Perillo (Republican), Saud Anwar (Democratic), Ben McGorty (Republican), Pat Boyd (Democratic), Joe Gresko (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): FILE NO. 313.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mark Anderson (Republican); John Kissel (Republican); Devin Carney (Republican); Jaime Foster (Democratic/Independence/Working Families); and 41 more.