Connecticut · Current officeholder
Herron Gaston
Democratic Connecticut Senate, District 23
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Sponsored legislation
44 bills in the current data (44 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 509 | AN ACT CONCERNING ADDRESS VERIFICATION REFORMS FOR REGISTRANTS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2026 |
| HB 5259 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2026 |
| SB 9 | AN ACT SUPPORTING COMMUTERS AND MICROTRANSIT SERVICES AND CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 2026 |
| SB 5 | AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE SAFETY. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 2026 |
| SB 4 | AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY AND PROTECTION. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 2026 |
| SB 369 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ELEVATORS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 26, 2026 |
| SB 1 | AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE AND CONCERNING PROVISIONS RELATING TO REVENUE, SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE BUDGET. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 26, 2026 |
| HB 5003 | AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| SB 503 | AN ACT CONCERNING SENTENCING OF AND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED WHEN SUCH INDIVIDUAL WAS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-SIX YEARS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2026 |
| HB 5035 | AN ACT REQUIRING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BAN CELLULAR PHONES IN THE CLASSROOM. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 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 6 | AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 21, 2026 |
| SB 7 | AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SB 3 | AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SB 237 | AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SB 2 | AN ACT SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMERCE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SB 195 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE DEATHS AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SB 274 | AN ACT CONCERNING NONRESIDENT LANDLORD REGISTRATION AND INCREASING PENALTIES FOR REPEAT BUILDING AND FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 16, 2026 |
| HB 5114 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR A PORTION OF ANNUAL RENT PAYMENTS MADE BY A TAXPAYER FOR A PRIMARY RESIDENCE IN THE STATE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 16, 2026 |
| SB 257 | AN ACT CONCERNING EVICTIONS FOR CAUSE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 13, 2026 |
| HB 5161 | AN ACT REQUIRING THE COLLECTION OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF NONRESIDENT OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 7, 2026 |
| HB 5160 | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 7, 2026 |
| HB 5149 | AN ACT CONCERNING PHONE-FREE SCHOOLS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 7, 2026 |
| SB 348 | AN ACT CONCERNING PORTAL-TO-PORTAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 2, 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 5216 | AN ACT CONCERNING STIPENDS FOR STUDENT TEACHERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 24, 2026 |
| HB 5258 | AN ACT CONCERNING TENANT ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 23, 2026 |
| SB 286 | AN ACT INCREASING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER NONPARENT RELATIVES RAISING CERTAIN CHILDREN. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 17, 2026 |
| SB 8 | AN ACT SUPPORTING GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE STATE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 285 | AN ACT PROVIDING A FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 6, 2026 |
| HB 5202 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY HOUSING. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2026 |
| HB 5144 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2026 |
| SB 103 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2026 |
| HB 5133 | AN ACT INCREASING THE HIGHEST MARGINAL RATE OF THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2026 |
| SB 183 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN GAMBLING LOSSES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| HB 5004 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ASSOCIATED JOB SECTORS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2025 |
| HB 5008 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT-PUERTO RICO TRADE COMMISSION. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 3, 2025 |
| HB 5845 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 22, 2025 |
| HB 5751 | AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF NEW MUNICIPAL UTILITY COMPANIES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 5460 | AN ACT CONCERNING FREE BUS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 17, 2025 |
| HB 5445 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF STRIP SEARCHES AND USE OF CHEMICAL RESTRAINTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 17, 2025 |
| HB 5297 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY FAMILY WELL-BEING AND TACKLE HEALTH, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES FACING OVERBURDENED AND UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 15, 2025 |
| HB 5266 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING TAX INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES TO HIRE LOCALLY. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 15, 2025 |
| HB 5247 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 15, 2025 |