House of Representatives

Empowers Connecticut municipalities to ban the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops, shifting control to local governments and potentially boosting shelter adoptions.

Adjusts the number of wage-and-hour investigators at Connecticut's Department of Labor to strengthen enforcement and speed investigations of wage claims.

Requires health insurers to cover biomarker testing for Alzheimer's and other dementias, enabling earlier diagnosis and better care access for patients and families.

Enacts a package recognizing and honoring CT veterans and service members, while updating benefits, records, plates, health access, and outreach for veterans and their families.

Creates a Disabled Veterans Revolving Loan Fund to finance startups and expansion for veterans with service-connected disabilities, boosting veteran-owned small businesses.