

John A. Kissel, serving his 16th term, represents Connecticut’s 7th District. He is the Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee and the Regulation Review Committee. He is also a member of the General Law Committee. For many years, John has been a leading advocate for seniors and has been recognized for his support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, safe housing and healthcare. He is also active in numerous civic organizations in his current hometown of Enfield.
Explore the latest news and updates about Senator John A. Kissel.
04/08/2025
Sen. John A. Kissel, Sen. Jason Perillo and Sen. Stephen Harding applauded the advancement of a bill in the Judiciary Committee that would allow law enforcement to confiscate driver’s licenses or vehicles used in so-called “street takeovers” which authorizes municipalities to adopt ordinances related to street takeovers and to destroy seized vehicles after 30 days. ... John A. Kissel
04/08/2025
Sen. John A. Kissel, Ranking Senator on the Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following comment regarding a report (https://www.disrightsct.org/inmate-death-investigation) issued by Disability Rights Connecticut which found that two nurses and a lieutenant at the Bridgeport Correctional Center violated state law by failing to provide cpr or other emergency measures for an ... John A. Kissel
03/10/2025
Enfield state lawmakers today issued the following statement regarding the inclusion of $10 million on the Mar. 11 Community Investment Fund meeting agenda for Enfield Marketplace infrastructure improvements. Sen. John A. Kissel said, “Absolutely fabulous news for Enfield. This major injection of funding will address longstanding infrastructure issues at this property and prepare it for ... John A. Kissel
02/20/2025
CT Senate Republicans · “We need to put money back into people’s pockets.” Sen. Kissel updates Talk of CT on GOP efforts to lower taxes and electricity costs.
02/19/2025
CT Senate Republicans · From special education to criminal justice and consumer protection, Sen. Kissel updates Talk of CT on his legislative efforts.
01/30/2025
Sen. John A. Kissel and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the governor’s proposed hate crime legislation. “Connecticut has been a national leader in creating strong hate crime laws, and we must continue to take a strong stand. These outrageous and cowardly actions must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. ... John A. Kissel
01/08/2025
Sen. John A. Kissel Statement on the Opening Day of the CT General Assembly’s 2025 Session: “It is such an honor to serve the community I love and to help make people’s lives better. At the State Capitol, I will continue to be a faithful watchdog of your precious tax dollars and rights. Our constituent ... John A. Kissel
10/10/2024
HARTFORD – Following a recent spike in reckless driving incidents across Connecticut, including several drivers being stopped after traveling more than 100 mph, Senator Kissel, Ranking Senator on the Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement: “I am hearing from many constituents that they have serious concerns for the safety of our roads. We cannot have ... John A. Kissel
10/03/2024
HARTFORD – Senator John A. Kissel announced that as of this Tuesday, October 1st, the Youth Vaping Awareness Bill has officially gone into effect, marking a significant step forward in the fight against youth vaping in Connecticut. This legislation mandates that vendors of electronic nicotine delivery products, also known as “vapes,” must complete educational programs ... John A. Kissel
I got to see CT State Community College Asnuntuck’s Massage Therapy Clinic at the Capitol today for the AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) event.
Asnuntuck, located right in Enfield, is opening its clinic this Friday, and it will run Tuesdays through Fridays until August 16th. They’ll be offering 50-minute massages for just $30. If you’ve been needing a reason to relax, this is it, go get a massage!
It was a pleasure meeting the instructors and many of the students in this outstanding program. Special thanks to all the staff and including Jodi Wolf, and Susan Francis, president of the local AMTA chapter, for your leadership and hard work!
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I stopped by the Manufacturing ConneCTion Fair at the Capitol today and had the chance to meet with Collins Aerospace from Windsor Locks. ... See MoreSee Less
For this month’s episode of Senator Kissel and Friends, I had the pleasure of hearing from Eileen Gardner, Heather Pinto-Cohn, and Amanda Lavache of the Enfield Child Development Center.
We had a great conversation so be sure to tune into this month’s episode!
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