CT SB01552

Establishes a Connecticut precious metals working group to monitor economic conditions, inflation expectations, precious metals prices and market activities, and precious metals legislation in other states

Working group membership includes General Assembly members designated by relevant committee chairs, the State Treasurer or designee, and additional experts such as economists, bankers, and precious metals investors

Requires the working group to submit annual reports starting in 2026 to legislative committees on banking, finance, revenue and bonding, and commerce with findings and recommendations

Eliminates the $1,000 minimum purchase threshold for sales tax exemptions on precious metals, effective January 1, 2026

Expands tax-exempt precious metals to include rare/antique coins, gold and silver bullion (minimum 90% purity), palladium bullion, platinum, and gold/silver legal tender traded by precious metal value