Connecticut · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5978: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR NEWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT COVER LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE.

In committee Last action February 20, 2025: PUBLIC HEARING 0226

Plain-language summary

HB 5978 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on January 22, 2025. 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: Kate Farrar (Democratic/Working Families), Kevin Brown (Democratic), Mary Fortier (Democratic), Rebecca Martinez (Democratic), Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): PUBLIC HEARING 0226.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kate Farrar (Democratic/Working Families); Kevin Brown (Democratic); Mary Fortier (Democratic); Rebecca Martinez (Democratic); and 1 more.