House Bill No. 7287, also known as Public Act No. 25-168, outlines the state budget for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, with various appropriations from the General Fund for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The bill introduces new funding allocations for multiple state agencies, including the Department of Public Health, the Department of Social Services, and the Department of Education, among others. Notable insertions include increased appropriations for programs such as the Veterans’ Opportunity Pilot, crisis intervention services, and educational initiatives like the School-Based Diversion Initiative. The total agency budget reflects a comprehensive approach to managing state resources and addressing the needs of various sectors, with a focus on enhancing public safety, workforce development, and community support services.

In addition to the new appropriations, the bill includes provisions related to revenue management, tax credits, and the establishment of various funds, such as the Connecticut Achieving A Better Life Experience Trust (ABLE Trust) and the Cannabis Social Equity and Innovation Fund. The legislation emphasizes accountability and transparency in financial management, with specific requirements for reporting and compliance. The bill also introduces significant changes to the tax structure for hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers, ensuring that the tax framework aligns with current financial realities and federal guidelines. Overall, House Bill No. 7287 aims to enhance funding for critical services while streamlining processes and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Statutes affected:
New Bill: 3-123l, 3-13i, 51-47, 12-217n, 12-217j, 5-141d, 3-115b, 51-9c, 12-806b, 32-7h, 32-39g, 2-36, 2-36b, 4-73, 4-68r, 4-67z, 1-124, 1-125, 8-169hh, 8-169jj, 8-169kk, 8-169ll, 8-169nn, 8-169pp, 54-56q, 54-56r, 7-576a, 12-18b, 32-610, 12-330ll, 7-313h, 7-313g, 20-340, 31-53c, 31-55a, 9-218, 51-344b, 18-81qq, 49-41c, 12-195h, 7-254, 12-93, 12-94, 12-95, 12-93a, 12-81cc, 12-81ii, 18-81pp, 54-251, 54-252, 54-253, 54-254, 54-257, 52-571m, 52-146w, 20-579a, 52-155a, 54-155a, 9-139a, 9-14a, 9-236, 10-262h, 10-215m, 10-183t, 10-17g, 10-252a, 10-221w, 10-264i, 10-508, 14-11b, 12-217ee, 12-263p, 12-263q, 12-263r, 12-263aa, 3-114c, 3-114m, 12-412, 12-543, 12-704e, 3-22f, 3-22h, 3-22i, 3-22k, 3-22m, 3-22o, 3-22p, 12-743, 3-22u, 12-217zz, 12-7d, 12-7c, 3-37, 12-81oo, 53-344b, 32-7z, 4-66aa, 22-38a, 20-86c, 20-93, 20-94, 20-94a, 20-96, 20-97, 20-126i, 20-126k, 20-71, 20-74d, 20-195c, 20-195o, 20-195t, 12-81
Public Act No. 25-168: 3-13i, 51-47, 12-217n, 12-217j, 5-141d, 3-115b, 51-9c, 12-806b, 32-7h, 32-39g, 2-36, 2-36b, 4-73, 4-68r, 4-67z, 1-124, 1-125, 8-169hh, 8-169jj, 8-169kk, 8-169ll, 8-169nn, 8-169pp, 54-56q, 54-56r, 7-576a, 12-18b, 32-610, 12-330ll, 3-123l, 20-340, 31-53c, 31-55a, 9-218, 51-344b, 18-81qq, 49-41c, 12-195h, 7-254, 12-93, 12-94, 12-95, 12-93a, 12-81cc, 12-81ii, 18-81pp, 52-571m, 52-146w, 20-579a, 52-155a, 54-155a, 9-139a, 9-14a, 9-236, 10-262h, 10-215m, 10-183t, 10-17g, 10-252a, 10-221w, 10-264i, 10-508, 14-11b, 12-217ee, 12-263p, 12-263q, 12-263r, 12-263aa, 3-114c, 3-114m, 12-412, 12-543, 12-704e, 3-22f, 3-22h, 3-22i, 3-22k, 3-22m, 3-22o, 3-22p, 12-743, 3-22u, 12-217zz, 12-7d, 12-7c, 3-37, 12-81oo, 53-344b, 32-7z, 7-313h, 7-313g, 4-66aa, 7-34a, 22-38a, 20-86c, 20-93, 20-94, 20-94a, 20-96, 20-97, 20-126i, 20-126k, 20-71, 20-74d, 20-195c, 20-195o, 20-195t, 12-81, 3-39j, 3-39k, 3-39l, 3-39p, 3-39q, 3-39r, 12-91