Connecticut Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities (Nurse Licensure Compact): Connecticut Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

8,325 active-duty service members
2,719 active-duty spouses
4,339 active-duty children
10,088 National Guard and reserve members
3,790 National Guard and reserve spouses
5,833 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Melissa Willette

New England Regional Liaison

New England Region

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT

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Ms. Willette became New England region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DLSO, she served as director of the Maine Veterans' Cemetery System, director of communications for the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, and senior legislative aide in the Maine State Legislature. Ms. Willette currently serves in the Air National Guard.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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06/01/2023HB 5049

04/27/2023HB 5049

06/12/2023

Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care Final Legislation

On June 12, 2023 Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation allowing family child care providers licensed by the United States Coast Guard or a branch of the military under the United States Department of Defense to provide care for children of service members in Connecticut. Connecticut is the 9th state to enact this policy.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities5/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

06/29/2023

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Effective June 29, 2023 Connecticut is one of 31 states to enact compact privileges for those holding a professional counseling license.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

05/08/2024HB 5058

04/18/2024HB 5058

05/17/2024

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Connecticut became the 40th state to enact the Nurse Licensure Compact. The NLC became law as Public Act 24-83.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

06/05/2023SB 9

06/02/2023SB 9

06/28/2023

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Effective July 1, 2023 Connecticut is one of 36 state to enact compact privileges for those holding a Physical Therapy License.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

04/29/2022SB2

04/22/2022SB2

05/24/2022

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Connecticut became the 33rd state to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact when Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act No. 22-81.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

05/07/2024HB 5197

04/18/2024HB 5197

05/14/2024

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

The Social Work Licensure Compact was enacted into law as Public Act 24-30.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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04/29/2022HB5373

04/13/2022HB5373

05/10/2022

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction Final Legislation

Governor Lamont signed Public Act 22-63 of 2022, sponsored by Representative Christine Conley, which establishes concurrent jurisdiction with the United States over offenses committed by minors on federal military installations in Connecticut. If the United States relinquishes exclusive jurisdiction in any matter involving a minor within the boundaries of any military installation, the state shall exercise concurrent jurisdiction.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs1/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

07/01/2000

Reduce Burdens Final Legislation

The party who filed for due process has the burden of going forward with the evidence. In all cases, however, the public agency has the burden of proving the appropriateness of the child’s program or placement, or of the program or placement proposed by the public agency. This burden shall be met by a preponderance of the evidence, except for hearings conducted pursuant to 34 CFR Section 300.521.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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06/05/2023HB 5510

04/27/2023HB 5510

06/27/2023

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation

Connecticut became the 14th state to update their statutory definition of Armed Forces by adding Space Force. Gov. Ned Lamont signed the bill into law on June 27, 2023.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Employment

Housing

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence1/3 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

06/28/2021

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds Final Legislation

If a restraining order or protective order has been issued, a victim, or petitioner on behalf of a child, may request out-of-court testimony to be delivered.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils0/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Driver's License

Vehicle Registration

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