AN ACT ESTABLISHING TAX CREDITS FOR GROCERY STORES BUILT IN LOW-INCOME AREAS.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill text states it amends general statutes but does not specify which ones.

Tax Credits for Grocery Stores in Low-Income Areas

This bill creates a new rule that gives tax credits for building grocery stores in low-income places where people have trouble buying food.

What This Bill Does

• Amends general state laws to create a new rule.
• Establishes tax credits as a financial benefit.
• Applies to the construction of grocery stores.
• Focuses on areas with low income levels and limited access to groceries.

Who It Names or Affects

• People or companies that build grocery stores in qualifying areas

Limits and Unknowns

• The text does not say how much money each store can get.
• The bill does not define exactly what counts as limited access to groceries.
• No effective date is listed for when this rule starts.

Official Summary Text

To establish tax credits for grocery stores built in low-income areas with limited access to groceries.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 392 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 96
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 392

Referred to Committee on FINANCE, REVENUE AND
BONDING

Introduced by:
SEN. CICARELLA, 34th Dist.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING TAX CREDITS FOR GROCERY STORES
BUILT IN LOW-INCOME AREAS.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That the general statutes be amended to establish tax credits for 1
grocery stores built in low-income areas with limited access to groceries. 2
Statement of Purpose:
To establish tax credits for grocery stores built in low-income areas with
limited access to groceries.