These New CT Laws Have Gone Into Effect In 2020

Though elected officials won’t head back to work for another week, the dawn of 2020 is bringing a host of new laws that will impact residents in the Nutmeg State.

Among the biggest changes coming to Connecticut residents:

• Minimum wage increase to $11 an hour, which took effect late last year;
• The smoking age has been raised to 21;
• Residents will only be required to renew their driver’s license every eight years, and vehicle registration every three years;
• Sales tax will be included in several formerly-exempt items - including dry cleaning, laundry, and parking;
• Liquor laws have been altered.

A complete list of new legislation effective as of 2020 can be found here.

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