CT SB01227

Increases the threshold for ceremonial awards excluded from the gift definition from $100 to $250, and raises the food/beverage exemption at attended events from $50 to $100 per recipient annually

Doubles the de minimis gift threshold from $10 to $20 per item, with the annual aggregate cap rising from $50 to $100 per donor

Raises the food/beverage limit at publicly noticed legislative receptions from $50 to $100 per person, and increases the major life event gift exemption from non-family members from $1,000 to $1,500

Increases the contract threshold requiring open public bidding for public officials and state employees from $100 to $250

Raises lobbyist expenditure reporting thresholds, including itemized statement requirements from $10 to $20 and paid communications reporting from $50 to $100; effective October 1, 2025