Connecticut · Current officeholder
Ben McGorty
Republican Connecticut House, District 122
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Sponsored legislation
66 bills in the current data (66 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 370 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE HOURLY COMPENSATION FOR ADJUNCT FIRE INSTRUCTORS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2026 |
| SB 367 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ROADSIDE SAFETY CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH WRECKERS AND TOWING AND RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2026 |
| HB 5575 | AN ACT CONVEYING A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE CITY OF SHELTON. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2026 |
| HB 5460 | AN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE FIRE PROTECTION. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2026 |
| HB 5333 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE, A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH PASSAGES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 5401 | AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE, STATE FIRE PREVENTION CODE AND FIRE SAFETY CODE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 26, 2026 |
| HB 5534 | AN ACT DESIGNATING THE STATE AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MOVEMENT, THE STATE AMPHIBIAN AND THE STATE ROCK. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 19, 2026 |
| HB 5283 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS IN PET SHOPS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 6, 2026 |
| HB 5224 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS GUARANTY FUNDS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 6, 2026 |
| HB 5211 | AN ACT CONCERNING COMMERCIAL FINANCING. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 6, 2026 |
| HB 5453 | AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY REGARDING STATE-WIDE ESSENTIAL WORKER AND FIRST RESPONDER JOB CLASSIFICATIONS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 4, 2026 |
| HB 5500 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF INTEREST ON DELINQUENT MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES OR SEWERAGE SYSTEM USE CHARGES OWED BY CERTAIN COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 24, 2026 |
| SB 373 | AN ACT ALLOWING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, VOLUNTEER FIRE POLICE OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 23, 2026 |
| HB 5399 | AN ACT CONCERNING DENTISTRY. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 13, 2026 |
| HB 5157 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE TIRE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 10, 2026 |
| SB 421 | AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING OF DOUBLE UTILITY POLES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 7, 2026 |
| SB 371 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE REQUIREMENT FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE WHILE ON PUBLIC DOCKS, WHARVES AND PIERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 5046 | AN ACT SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 5404 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A JOB CLASSIFICATION FOR PART-TIME FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 31, 2026 |
| HB 5403 | AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SURVIVORS OF UNPAID VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND STATE MARSHALS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 31, 2026 |
| HB 5206 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS WHO MEET CERTAIN SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 18, 2026 |
| HB 5273 | AN ACT REQUIRING CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE TO WEAR PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES ON DOCKS, WHARFS AND PIERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 11, 2026 |
| SB 20 | AN ACT INCREASING THE PER DIEM RATE FOR MEMBERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF LABOR RELATIONS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2026 |
| HB 5309 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE TO A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A MINOR CHILD WHO SEEKS TO RECEIVE PREGNANCY-RELATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2026 |
| HB 5010 | AN ACT EXEMPTING TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND OVERTIME PAY FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2026 |
| SB 105 | AN ACT ELIMINATING VARIOUS OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSE, PERMIT, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION FEES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2026 |
| SB 189 | AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| SB 129 | AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR DAIRY FARMERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| HB 5089 | AN ACT EXEMPTING OVERTIME WAGES, TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 9, 2026 |
| HB 5079 | AN ACT REPEALING THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS FEE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 9, 2026 |
| HB 5074 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR FARMLAND PRESERVATION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 9, 2026 |
| HB 5071 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING TO INCREASE MEDICAID RATES FOR PRIVATE PROVIDERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 9, 2026 |
| SB 95 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS AND OF DIRECT SUPPLIERS AND SUBCONTRACTORS OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 6, 2026 |
| HB 5065 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 6, 2026 |
| HB 5064 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR FOOD DONATED BY FARMERS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 6, 2026 |
| SB 82 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE COST OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| SB 78 | AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| SB 74 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR DAIRY FARMERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| SB 70 | AN ACT EXEMPTING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| SB 64 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE CONNECTICUT AIR AND SPACE CENTER IN THE TOWN OF STRATFORD. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| SB 50 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OR VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| SB 42 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MEDICARE PREMIUMS TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| SB 28 | AN ACT REQUIRING FUNDING FOR REGIONAL FIRE TRAINING SCHOOLS THROUGH APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STATE BUDGET. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| SB 21 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS FROM THE MOUTH OF THE HOUSATONIC RIVER. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| SB 17 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF PFAS FROM FIRE APPARATUS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 5029 | AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID RATE INCREASES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 5028 | AN ACT REMOVING THE PUBLIC BENEFITS CHARGE FROM ELECTRIC BILLS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 5008 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 5007 | AN ACT FULLY REIMBURSING MUNICIPALITIES FOR REVENUE LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH A VETERANS PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 5006 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 5005 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES PRICE THRESHOLD OF MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO A HIGHER SALES AND USE TAXES RATE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 5013 | AN ACT ADDING CERTAIN PLANTS TO THE INVASIVE PLANTS LIST. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 8, 2025 |
| HB 5015 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING SPIN-OFF COMPANIES FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2025 |
| HB 5704 | AN ACT CREATING A CONSTRUCTION PIPELINE PROGRAM. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 7, 2025 |
| HB 5026 | AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL AIRCRAFT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2025 |
| HB 5780 | AN ACT INCENTIVIZING INVESTMENTS IN LOCAL FARMS AND AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 5629 | AN ACT PERMITTING A RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION TO SCHOOL VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 5457 | AN ACT REDEFINING "PEACE OFFICER" TO INCLUDE LOCAL FIRE MARSHALS, DEPUTY FIRE MARSHALS AND FIRE INSPECTORS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 17, 2025 |
| HB 5444 | AN ACT INCLUDING PAROLE OFFICERS IN THE DEFINITION OF PEACE OFFICERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 17, 2025 |
| HB 5345 | AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTS ON FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS SUSPECTED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A LITHIUM BATTERY. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 16, 2025 |
| HB 5300 | AN ACT REDEFINING "FIRE DEPARTMENT" TO SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE FIRE MARSHALS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 15, 2025 |
| HB 5215 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING WRECKERS TO USE BLUE LIGHTS WHILE PREPARING TO TOW MOTOR VEHICLES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 14, 2025 |
| HB 5072 | AN ACT NAMING A PORTION OF CHURCH HILL ROAD IN THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN IN HONOR OF THE PAST, CURRENT AND FUTURE MEMBERS OF THE NEWTOWN HOOK AND LADDER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 9, 2025 |
| HB 5056 | AN ACT ALLOWING EACH MUNICIPALITY THE OPTION TO ASSIGN ITS OWN PRIMARY SERVICE AREA RESPONDER. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 8, 2025 |
| HB 5034 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY PERSONNEL. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 8, 2025 |
| HB 5028 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OR VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 8, 2025 |