Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5137: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR NEWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT COVER LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE.

In committee Last action February 10, 2026: REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding

Plain-language summary

HB 5137 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR NEWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT COVER LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE. Primary sponsor: Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic/Working Families), Mary Fortier (Democratic), Kevin Brown (Democratic), Kate Farrar (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic/Working Families); Mary Fortier (Democratic); Kevin Brown (Democratic); Kate Farrar (Democratic/Working Families).