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SB 377

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR GUARD DETAIL COMPENSATION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Morrin Bello and 5 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill would exempt military funeral honor guard compensation from state income tax, providing tax relief for service members performing ceremonial funeral duties.

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Bill Summary · SB 377

Legislative bill overview

SB 377 would create a state income tax deduction for compensation received by military service members who perform funeral honor guard duties. This allows individuals paid for providing ceremonial military honors at funerals to exclude that income from Connecticut state taxation. The bill is currently in the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs following a public hearing.

Why is this important

Funeral honor guard details are typically performed by active-duty and retired military personnel as a solemn civic duty, often with minimal or modest compensation. Creating a tax deduction could recognize this service while providing modest financial relief to those who perform these ceremonies. However, the fiscal impact depends on how many individuals receive such compensation and the average amounts involved.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's definition of "funeral honor guard detail compensation" may need clarification—does it cover only ceremonial units, or auxiliary/volunteer organizations? Are there income thresholds?
  • Tax preference precedent: Creating income tax deductions for specific occupational groups raises questions about fairness and whether other professions performing civic duties should receive similar treatment
  • Revenue impact: Even small tax deductions aggregate across filers; the state revenue loss should be quantified, though likely modest given the limited population eligible
  • Administration: Tax administrators must verify that claimed deductions genuinely represent honor guard service rather than other military pay

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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