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HB 5547·CT·house

AN ACT CONCERNING LOBBYIST CONTRIBUTIONS DURING LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS.

Reported by CommitteeFiled Mar 12, 2026
Sponsor: Rob Sampson
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FILE NO. 552

Apr 9, 2026

Summary

The bill changes Connecticut law to forbid lobbyists and lobbyist‑run political committees from making or soliciting contributions to General Assembly candidates, state or municipal office candidates, probate judges, and related political committees while the legislature is in session. It also adds new filing deadlines and surplus‑distribution rules for exploratory committees. The goal is to limit lobbyist influence on elections during the lawmaking period.

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