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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Morrin Bello | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 28 |
| Mary Fortier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Kevin Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Kate Farrar | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding