Connecticut · Current officeholder
Matt Lesser
Democratic Connecticut Senate, District 9
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Sponsored legislation
43 bills in the current data (43 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 430 | AN ACT ADOPTING THE INTEGRATED SETTING STANDARD OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2026 |
| HB 5340 | AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2026 |
| SB 87 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NONPROFIT PROVIDER ADVISORY BOARD AND PROHIBITING AUTO INSURANCE PENALTIES ON VOLUNTEER DRIVERS PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| SB 478 | AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER SAFEGUARDS FOR LONG-TERM CARE POLICIES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 5562 | AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO HUMAN SERVICES STATUTES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 5561 | AN ACT CONCERNING A FIVE-YEAR MEDICAID RATE REVIEW, DENTAL REPRESENTATION ON A MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OVERSIGHT COUNCIL, BIOMARKER TESTING AND OPIOID PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS AND A STUDY CONCERNING PAYMENT OF SPOUSES FOR STATE-SUBSIDIZED HOME CARE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 5557 | AN ACT CONCERNING A PLAN TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WORKING GROUPS ON AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 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 132 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT-GERMANY AND CONNECTICUT-INDIA TRADE COMMISSIONS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 2026 |
| HB 5558 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' ABUSE AND NEGLECT INVESTIGATIONS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 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 5127 | AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT CARDS AND HEALTH AND VETERINARY CARE SERVICES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 7, 2026 |
| SB 397 | AN ACT CONCERNING DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND THE USE AND RETENTION OF DATA DERIVED FROM AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEMS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 6, 2026 |
| HB 5211 | AN ACT CONCERNING COMMERCIAL FINANCING. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 6, 2026 |
| SB 293 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR INJURY CAUSED BY FRAUD IN THE PROVISION OF FERTILITY CARE AND TREATMENT. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 30, 2026 |
| HB 5531 | AN ACT CONCERNING FAITHFUL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 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 497 | AN ACT PROVIDING FOOD SECURITY FOR VETERANS, TRANSITIONAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE FOR OTHER PERSONS AFFECTED BY FEDERAL PROGRAM CUTS, A FOOD AS MEDICINE WAIVER PROGRAM, MEALS ON WHEELS PROVIDER RATE INCREASES AND ALIGNING NUTRITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SB 480 | AN ACT CONCERNING PREVENTING FRAUD IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND EXPRESSLY EXTENDING FRAUD AND CORRUPTION PENALTIES TO PUBLIC SERVANTS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SB 3 | AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SB 2 | AN ACT SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMERCE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SJ 37 | RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 8, 2026 |
| HB 5434 | AN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE RECOGNITION OF MINOR PARTIES FOR PURPOSES OF NOMINATING PETITIONS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 8, 2026 |
| HB 5328 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ANTI-MUSLIM AND ANTI-ARAB RACISM IN SCHOOLS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 8, 2026 |
| SB 133 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT-INDIA TRADE COMMISSION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 19, 2026 |
| SB 8 | AN ACT SUPPORTING GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE STATE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 5144 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2026 |
| SB 179 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| SB 178 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| SB 140 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO VINAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLETON. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| HB 5112 | AN ACT PROHIBITING PET STORES FROM PURCHASING OR PROCURING DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 14, 2025 |
| HB 5646 | AN ACT STUDYING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 6, 2025 |
| HB 5845 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 22, 2025 |
| HB 5840 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION AND PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 22, 2025 |
| HB 5557 | AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN DAY OF EACH YEAR FOR CELEBRATION OF DIWALI, THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 5527 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF A NEW STATE PARK OR FOREST IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 5479 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE ENCOMPASS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SERVING THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED POPULATION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 17, 2025 |
| HB 5477 | AN ACT CONCERNING RETIRED TEACHERS' HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 17, 2025 |
| HB 5236 | AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS UNDER THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 14, 2025 |
| HB 5173 | AN ACT PROHIBITING RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS THAT CONDITION THE SALE OF PROPERTY ON HOME INSPECTION LIMITATIONS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 14, 2025 |