

Jason Perillo, elected to the State Senate in 2025, represents Connecticut’s 21st District, which includes Stratford, Seymour, Shelton, and Monroe. He was first elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2007, where he was appointed Deputy House Republican Leader in 2020. Senator Perillo, a lifelong resident of Shelton, he has dedicated his life to serving others and to making his community a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
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04/15/2025
HARTFORD – State Sen. Eric Berthel (R-Watertown), ranking member of the Executive & Legislative Nominations Committee, and State Sen. Jason Perillo (R-Shelton) today stood in solidarity with the valley region’s struggling electric utility customers by joining Senate Republicans in walking out of the Senate chamber during a vote on a resolution to reappoint Public Utilities ... Jason Perillo
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. ... Jason Perillo
03/25/2025
Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jason Perillo and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a nursing home operator in CT accused of not paying back vendors, workers and even patients’ families. (https://www.wfsb.com/2025/03/24/i-team-athena-health-care-systems-accused-not-paying-back-millions-vendors-families/) “The I-Team story raises many questions. Chief among them: How many other refunds are still unpaid? Are state government ... Jason Perillo
03/19/2025
Sen. Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the international news-making Waterbury abuse case. (https://www.wfsb.com/2025/03/18/i-want-see-them-all-fried-half-sister-man-held-captive-over-20-years-speaks-out/) “Where is the governor on this? Today, the half sister of the victim claims her relatives hold responsibility. She claims they were ... Jason Perillo
03/17/2025
Sen. Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Stephen Harding today again wrote to the governor asking questions about his investigation regarding the Waterbury man who was allegedly held captive for 20 years. (Click here to view the letter) “As you continue your investigation into ... Jason Perillo
03/13/2025
Sen. Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a woman who has been arrested in Waterbury after allegedly kidnapping a man and holding him captive for over 20 years. (https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/waterbury-woman-arrested-for-holding-stepson-captive-for-over-20-years/) “The affidavit says the victim detailed a life ... Jason Perillo
FYI: Town Hall tonight is postponed due to voting on a budget that is projected to go late in to the night. New date is Monday, May 5. Hope to see you all there.🚨‼️POSTPONED: Tonight's "Cost-of-Living Crisis: Common Sense Solutions" tour event in Stratford has been postponed until May 5th at 7:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you then! ... See MoreSee Less
So thrilled to celebrate a big Amy Romano for State Representative win with the Mayor! Thank you Mayor Laura Hoydick for joining us in Shelton! ... See MoreSee Less
FYI: Town hall event is pushed to 7:00 PM Tomorrow!🚨UPDATE: New start time for "Cost-of-Living Crisis: Common Sense Solutions" tour event in Stratford TOMORROW at 7:00 p.m. ... See MoreSee Less