The Connecticut General Assembly’s “short session” opens on February 4 and concludes on May 6. In a “short session”, the legislature typically only makes adjustments to the biennial budget.
As in past years, CFSA will be tracking bills that impact on the food system. Every week, we’ll post updates on those bills as they move through the legislature. The list will be available here and updated weekly via our email listserv – you can sign up for the listserv here. We hope this information makes it easier for you to advocate for a sustainable, equitable food system! If you find this useful, please this page with colleagues and friends to grow our alliance.
Follow along here to see what bills we’re tracking and get connected on our listserv for weekly updates delivered right to your inbox!
2026 CFSA Food System Bill Tracker
Follow the links below for more info about the legislative session:
- How a bill becomes a law & additional info
- How to testify at a CT public hearing
- Learn who your legislators are
Disclaimer about bills tracked by the CFSA:
The Connecticut Food System Alliance uses systems thinking in our work, as well as a racial and social justice lens. We take a broad approach to tracking bills that have an impact on the food system: issues of public health, labor rights and minimum wage, and land use often end up on our tracked bill list. Tracking a bill does not mean the CFSA supports or opposes the bill – only that it would have an impact on the food system. If you think any bill is missing from our tracking, let us know!
Advocacy Resources & Aligned Policy Agendas:
Check out the following resources, including 2026 legislative agendas from aligned organizations for food, health, climate, and agriculture:
Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action: 2026 Policy Agenda
Connecticut Land Conservation Council: State Conservation Policy and Funding Priorities for 2026
Connecticut League of Conservation Voters: Diverting Food Waste 2026 Brief
CT Mirror Legislative Guide 2026
CT NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) Advocacy and Policy
CT Voices for Children 2026 Legislative Agenda: Connecticut Families Plan 2.0
Connecticut Food System Alliance 