Connecticut HB5010: AN ACT EXEMPTING TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND OVERTIME PAY FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.

What the bill says

An act EXEMPTING TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND OVERTIME PAY FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. Assembly convened: That title 12 of the general statutes be amended to exempt the amount of tips or gratuities declared by a taxpayer and overtime pay from the personal income tax. Statement of Purpose: To exempt the amount of tips or gratuities declared by a taxpayer and overtime pay from the personal income tax. LCO No. 366 1 of.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT EXEMPTING TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND OVERTIME PAY FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. Assembly convened: That title 12 of the general statutes be amended to exempt the amount of tips or gratuities declared by a taxpayer and overtime pay from the personal income tax. Statement of Purpose: To exempt the amount of tips or gratuities declared by a taxpayer and overtime pay from the personal income tax. LCO No. 366 1 of

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Sponsors

• Vincent Candelora (R, 86) · primary sponsor
• Tom O'Dea (R, 125)
• David Rutigliano (R, 123)
• Timothy Ackert (R, 8)
• Lezlye Zupkus (R, 89)
• Tami Zawistowski (R, 61)
• Devin Carney (R, 23)
• Gale Mastrofrancesco (R, 80)
• Craig Fishbein (R, 90)
• Greg Howard (R, 43)
• Ben McGorty (R, 122)
• Mitch Bolinsky (R, 106)

Latest actions

1. February 20, 2026: Public Hearing 02/27
2. February 13, 2026: Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing
3. February 4, 2026: Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding

Common questions

What is HB5010?

HB5010 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT EXEMPTING TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND OVERTIME PAY FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.

What does HB5010 do?

In its own words: An act EXEMPTING TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND OVERTIME PAY FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. Assembly convened: That title 12 of the general statutes be amended to exempt the amount of tips or gratuities declared by a taxpayer and overtime pay from the personal income tax. Statement of Purpose: To exempt the amount of tips or gratuities declared by a taxpayer and overtime pay from the personal income tax. LCO No. 366 1 of.

What is the status of HB5010?

In committee as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: Public Hearing 02/27 (February 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5010?

Vincent Candelora (R, 86), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5010?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05010&which_year=2026