CT HB06848

All Connecticut municipalities must adopt a conflict of interest provision for elected and appointed officials, officers, and employees by October 1, 2026, unless they already established a policy before January 1, 2026

Municipalities may create their own definition of "conflict of interest" or adopt the model definition provided, which covers situations where officials or their family members, business associates, or employers would derive direct monetary gain or loss from official actions

Each municipality must submit certification to the Office of State Ethics by January 15, 2027, confirming adoption of a conflict of interest provision or exemption status, including a copy of the adopted provision

Municipalities must publish their conflict of interest provisions on their websites in an easily accessible location by January 15, 2027; those without websites must make provisions available at the town or city clerk's office

The Office of State Ethics will publish all submitted municipal conflict of interest provisions on its website