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Connecticut · Current officeholder

John Kissel

Republican Connecticut Senate, District 7

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Sponsored legislation

59 bills in the current data (59 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
SB 483AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CRIME OF DIGITAL DEFRAUDING.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 475AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH OPERATIONS.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 468AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 391AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR WOMEN COMMITTED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 375AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL MAPPING DATA SERVICES.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 367AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ROADSIDE SAFETY CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH WRECKERS AND TOWING AND RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 282AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE NEGLECTED CEMETERY ACCOUNT AND CONCERNING CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF WARTIME VETERANS' GRAVES.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 277AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CODE OFFICIAL CAREER PATHWAY, THE FIRE SAFETY CODE, BURN INJURY REPORTS AND STATE BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 247AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 220AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT LITERACY, ASPIRING EDUCATORS, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AS PART OF THE WORLD LANGUAGES CURRICULUM AND THE PARAEDUCATOR HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 138AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
HB 5577AN ACT AMENDING A CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF SOMERS.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
HB 5349AN ACT CONCERNING A POLICE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM AND THE ROUNDING OF CERTAIN CASH PURCHASES.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
HB 5340AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
HB 5323AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
HB 5259AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 478AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER SAFEGUARDS FOR LONG-TERM CARE POLICIES.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 2, 2026
HB 5222AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION, CANNABIS, DATA PRIVACY, FIRE INSPECTIONS, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 2, 2026
HB 5374AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH COVERAGE MANDATES FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CONDITIONS.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 28, 2026
SB 9AN ACT SUPPORTING COMMUTERS AND MICROTRANSIT SERVICES AND CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 27, 2026
SB 116AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 27, 2026
HB 5476AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF EFFORTS TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THE USE OF CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS HOTLINES AT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 27, 2026
HB 5265AN ACT CONCERNING COURT-ORDERED ACCOUNTINGS OF COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY FINANCIAL RECORDS AND REVISING THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 27, 2026
SB 296AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONNECTICUT UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT AND SPORTS WAGERING.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 26, 2026
HB 5567AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FACILITIES.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 26, 2026
HB 5406AN ACT CONCERNING ASSORTED MEASURES RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE HEROISM OF VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND MAKING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATED TO VETERANS' AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 26, 2026
HB 5313AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PLAN FOR THE USE OF UNIFORM STATE-WIDE CASE IDENTIFICATION CODES IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 26, 2026
HB 5312AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CIVIL ACTION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR VICTIMS OF UNLAWFUL DISSEMINATION OF A SYNTHETICALLY CREATED INTIMATE IMAGE.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 26, 2026
HB 5311AN ACT CONCERNING THE NONISSUANCE OF A STANDING CRIMINAL PROTECTIVE ORDER IN THE CASE OF A FAMILY VIOLENCE CRIME.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 26, 2026
HB 5004AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD WELFARE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 26, 2026
SB 321AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN EXCAVATION PROJECTS.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 20, 2026
HB 5525AN ACT CONCERNING A RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 20, 2026
HB 5336AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 20, 2026
HB 5143AN ACT REQUIRING TRAINING FOR HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCY EMPLOYEES.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 20, 2026
HB 5141AN ACT REQUIRING FEAR OF RETALIATION TRAINING FOR PERSONS PROVIDING ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 20, 2026
HB 5447AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRANSFORMING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 19, 2026
HB 5514AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 14, 2026
HB 5003AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 11, 2026
SB 259AN ACT CONCERNING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 7, 2026
SB 310AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PILOT PROGRAM TO TRAIN CERTIFIED WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATORS.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 6, 2026
SB 292AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL".Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 6, 2026
HB 5125AN ACT CONCERNING ENTERTAINMENT EVENT TICKETS.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 5, 2026
SB 500AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE-FUNDED CAREGIVER PROGRAM TO ASSIST PARENTS OF PERSONS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ENROLLED IN A MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 20, 2026
HB 5308AN ACT CONCERNING POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 20, 2026
SB 316AN ACT CONCERNING THE TESTING OF SOILS AT CERTAIN SOLAR FACILITIES.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 14, 2026
SB 502AN ACT CONCERNING DISCRETIONARY TRANSFER FROM JUVENILE COURT TO ADULT COURT.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
HB 5253AN ACT CONCERNING VOTING PROCEDURES FOR AND STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION OVERSIGHT OF FIRE DISTRICTS.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 7, 2026
HB 5046AN ACT SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2026
SB 309AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A CONTINGENCY SPECIAL EDUCATION GRANT, A PROHIBITION ON PRIVATE EQUITY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER INNOVATIONS IN THE PROVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2026
SB 100AN ACT REDUCING CERTAIN PERSONAL INCOME TAX MARGINAL RATES.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2026
SB 105AN ACT ELIMINATING VARIOUS OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSE, PERMIT, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION FEES.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
SB 181AN ACT CONCERNING PERSONAL INCOME TAX REFUNDS.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
SB 99AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR THE AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PROPERTY TAX PAID.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 9, 2026
SB 18AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SERVICES.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 4, 2026
SB 17AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF PFAS FROM FIRE APPARATUS.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 4, 2026
SB 16AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE EASY BREATHING ASTHMA PROGRAM.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 4, 2026
SB 15AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR ELDERLY NUTRITION.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 4, 2026
HB 5425AN ACT CONCERNING RAILWAYS AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 23, 2025
HB 5001AN ACT CONCERNING THE QUALITY AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES IN CONNECTICUT.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 23, 2025

Sources

  1. Open States people data (public domain)
  2. Official page