Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5264: AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICE ANIMALS IN INSURANCE UNDERWRITING, THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADVOCATE IN PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE WELFARE OR CUSTODY OF COMPANION ANIMALS, ASSAULT OF A DOMESTIC ANIMAL AND ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL ABUSE TASK FORCE.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 5264 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICE ANIMALS IN INSURANCE UNDERWRITING, THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADVOCATE IN PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE WELFARE OR CUSTODY OF COMPANION ANIMALS, ASSAULT OF A DOMESTIC ANIMAL AND ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL ABUSE TASK FORCE. Primary sponsor: Héctor Arzeno (Democratic), Steve Meskers (Democratic), Seth Bronko (Republican), Cara Pavalock-D'Amato (Republican), Michael Quinn (Democratic), Kerry Wood (Democratic), Savet Constantine (Democratic), Anne Hughes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Héctor Arzeno (Democratic); Steve Meskers (Democratic); Seth Bronko (Republican); Cara Pavalock-D'Amato (Republican); and 4 more.