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CT HB05137

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kate Farrar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a refundable tax credit for news organizations covering local communities in Connecticut

  • Provides $15,000 per journalist currently employed in the state by the organization

  • Provides $25,000 per new journalist hired in the state by the organization

  • Caps the total credit amount at $150,000 per news organization

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Refundable Tax Credit For News Organizations That Cover Local Communities In The State.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance, Revenue and Bonding2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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