CT HB06931

Expands the definition of substantial conflict of interest under the State Code of Ethics to include direct monetary gain or loss to a public official's or state employee's nonstate employer, as well as the nonstate employer of their spouse

Elected state officials have a substantial conflict regarding their nonstate employer only if they have "actual knowledge" of a direct monetary gain or loss, rather than the lower "reason to believe or expect" standard that applies to other officials

Elected officials with a conflict involving their nonstate employer may either recuse themselves or file a written statement with the Office of State Ethics explaining why they can participate fairly and objectively despite the conflict

Adds nonstate employers to the list of financial interests triggering potential conflict of interest disclosure requirements for public officials and state employees under Section 1-86

Effective date is October 1, 2025; received a Joint Favorable report from the Government Oversight Committee