Connecticut HB7107: AN ACT CONCERNING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY EXPANDING GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, UPDATES T

What the bill says

An act concerning a janitorial work program for persons with a disability or disadvantage and a task force to study expanding governmental employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. assembly convened.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING A JANITORIAL WORK PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY OR DISADVANTAGE AND A TASK FORCE TO STUDY EXPANDING GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. Assembly convened: Section 1. Section 4a-82 of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage): (a) For the purposes of this section: (1) "Person with a disability" means any individual with a disability, excluding blindness, as such term is applied by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Department of Developmental Services, the Department of Aging and Disability Services or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and who is certified by the Department of Aging and Disability Services as qualified to participate in a qualified partnership, as described in subsections (e) to (l), inclusive, of this section; (2) "Vocational rehabilitation service" means any goods and services LCO No. 5517 1 of Raised Bill No. 7107 necessary to render a person with a disability employable, in accordance with Title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 USC 701 et seq., as amended from time to time; (3) "Community rehabilitation program" means any entity or individual that provides directly for or facilitates the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to, or provides services in connection with, the recruiting, hiring or managing of the …

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Sponsors

• Kenneth Gucker (D, 138) · primary sponsor
• Jennifer Leeper (D, 132)
• Sarah Keitt (D, 134)
• David Rutigliano (R, 123)
• William Pizzuto (R, 71)
• Tammy Nuccio (R, 53)
• Henry Genga (D, 10)
• Paul Cicarella (R, 34)
• Somers, Heather S. (R, 18)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2025: Signed by the Governor
2. June 25, 2025: Transmitted to the Secretary of State
3. June 25, 2025: Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
4. June 17, 2025: Public Act 25-148
5. June 4, 2025: Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
6. June 4, 2025: Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
7. June 4, 2025: On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
8. May 29, 2025: House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 9604
9. May 29, 2025: House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
10. May 29, 2025: Immediate Transmittal to the Senate

Votes

• Senate Roll Call 426 (June 4, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call 229 (May 29, 2026): 148 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call 426 (June 4, 2025): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call 359 (May 29, 2025): 150 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call 229 (May 29, 2025): 148 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB7107?

HB7107 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2025 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY EXPANDING GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, UPDATES T.

What does HB7107 do?

In its own words: An act concerning a janitorial work program for persons with a disability or disadvantage and a task force to study expanding governmental employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. assembly convened.

What is the status of HB7107?

Chaptered as of July 1, 2025. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (July 1, 2025).

Who sponsored HB7107?

Kenneth Gucker (D, 138), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB7107?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB07107&which_year=2025