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CT SB00373

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new Connecticut personal income tax deduction for "qualified payments" as defined in Section 139B of the Internal Revenue Code, which covers payments to volunteer firefighters and emergency responders

  • Caps the deduction at $2,000 in aggregate per taxable year for stipends paid to volunteer firefighters, volunteer fire police officers, and volunteer ambulance members

  • Effective January 1, 2027, applicable to taxable years commencing on or after January 1, 2027

  • Amends Section 12-701(a)(20)(B) of the Connecticut General Statutes by adding clause (xxxviii) to the list of subtractions from federal adjusted gross income when calculating Connecticut adjusted gross income

Legislative Description

An Act Allowing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Stipends Paid To Volunteer Firefighters, Volunteer Fire Police Officers And Volunteer Ambulance Members.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/05

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security2/26/2026

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