PROUDLY SERVING THE 16TH DISTRICT
State Senator Rob Sampson
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Rob Sampson, re-elected to a fourth term in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 16th District. He is the Ranking Member on the Government Administration & Elections Committee, the Housing Committee, and the Labor & Public Employees Committee. Rob is widely known as an advocate for America’s core principles, restoring our system of limited, representative, constitutional government, protecting private contracts and defending the natural rights of his constituents.
“I am honored to be chosen by the people of the 16th District as their voice at the State Capitol. I remain committed to defending our American principles of freedom, representation, limited constitutional self-government, and the rule of law. I believe that with hard work and our collective voices, Connecticut can become a safer and more affordable state with a bright future for all. As always, I will put in the hard work to make it happen.”
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'When Debate Becomes Inconvenient in Hartford' (April 2026)
One of the most fundamental rights in a free society is the ability of citizens to speak to their government and participate in decisions that affect their lives.
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April 21, 2026
Sen. Sampson Questions Wisdom of S.B. 5 as Bureaucratic Overreach That Threatens Consumer Freedom
Hartford — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) issued the following statement regarding S.B. 5, An Act Concerning Online Safety:
“S.B. 5 is another example of Connecticut Democrats trying to regulate a national issue at the state level. Artificial intelligence should be addressed carefully and consistently at the federal level, not through heavy-handed state mandates.
This bill reflects a clear misunderstanding of the issue. It creates new bureaucracy, burdens businesses, raises costs for consumers, and expands government control where it does not belong.
It is anti-business, anti-consumer, and risks interfering with the rights of parents to make decisions for their own children.
Connecticut should be encouraging innovation and growth, not driving it away. This bill deserved serious scrutiny.”
Watch the full debate here: youtu.be/XfY7rDeAkz0?si=Ummts9P_ogQyrk8U
Tonight at 6:30 PM, I’ll be on Newsmax with Carl Higbie calling out Democrats for continuing to interfere with parental rights and religious exemptions on vaccines. Tune in.
I’ve been fighting this for years and this clip from 2021 says it all:
This morning I had the chance to celebrate Earth Day and Penguin Day and learn about the important work being done to rescue stranded marine mammals and sea turtles across our coastline. Thank you to the Mystic Aquarium team for your continued dedication to conservation and responsible stewardship of our natural resources.
Mystic Aquarium