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2025 special election, after representing Shelton in the state House from 2007 and serving as Deputy House Republican Leader.", "node": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-governors-and-state-officials.state-legislators.northeastern-state-legislators.alpha-n-to-sl", "markdown": "# Jason Perillo\n\nJason Perillo is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Connecticut Senate from the 21st district, a seat he was elected to in 2025.[1](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/) He previously served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 113th district, beginning in 2007, and was named Deputy House Republican Leader in 2020.[2](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/about/)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Republican[3](https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code='113'&dist_name=Jason,%20Perillo) |\n| Current office | Member of the Connecticut Senate, 21st district[3](https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code='113'&dist_name=Jason,%20Perillo) |\n| Previous offices | Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, 113th district (elected 2007); Deputy House Republican Leader (from 2020)[2](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/about/) |\n| Education | Bachelor's degree, Georgetown University; MBA, Boston College; master's in public administration, Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government[2](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/about/) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nPerillo is a Republican.[3](https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code='113'&dist_name=Jason,%20Perillo) He serves with the Connecticut Senate Republicans.[1](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nPerillo is a lifelong resident of Shelton, Connecticut.[1](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/) He received a bachelor's degree from [Georgetown University](https://www.edgepedia.org/georgetown-university) in Washington, DC, a master's degree in business administration from [Boston College](https://www.edgepedia.org/boston-college), and a master's degree in public administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.[2](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/about/) He is a [Certified Public Accountant](https://www.edgepedia.org/certified-public-accountant) and has spent his career in healthcare administration.[2](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/about/) He is a Corporator for Griffin Hospital, a parishioner of and lector at St. Joseph Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus Bernardo Council, and a longtime member of the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 16.[2](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/about/) Perillo, his wife Becky, and their daughter Lydia live on Coram Avenue in the house where his grandfather, former Shelton Mayor Vincent Tisi, Jr., grew up.[2](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/about/)\n\n## Career\n\nPerillo was first elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2007, representing the 113th district.[2](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/about/) He was appointed Deputy House Republican Leader in December of 2020.[4](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/2025/02/jason-perillo-sworn-in-as-a-state-senator-of-connecticuts-21st-district/)\n\nIn February 2025, Perillo was elected to the Connecticut Senate in a special election and was sworn in at the State Capitol to represent the 21st district, which includes Shelton, Stratford, Seymour, and Monroe.[4](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/2025/02/jason-perillo-sworn-in-as-a-state-senator-of-connecticuts-21st-district/) After the swearing-in, he said, \"I am incredibly honored and humbled to have earned the trust of the voters in the 21st Senate District. It has been a privilege to serve as the State Representative for Shelton for over 18 years, and now in the role of State Senator. I am ready to continue fighting for the hardworking residents of the 21st district.\"[4](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/2025/02/jason-perillo-sworn-in-as-a-state-senator-of-connecticuts-21st-district/)\n\nIn the Senate, Perillo serves as a member of the Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee.[2](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/about/) He has been identified as Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children and as Ranking Member on the Human Services and Children's Committees.[1](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/)\n\n## Electoral history\n\nIn February 2025, Perillo won a special election for Connecticut's 21st Senate District and was sworn in as a state senator.[4](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/2025/02/jason-perillo-sworn-in-as-a-state-senator-of-connecticuts-21st-district/)\n\n## Issues specific to Perillo\n\nIn 2025, Perillo, as Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children, issued a statement regarding a CT Insider investigation that reported new Department of Children and Families data, including that about 20 [Connecticut](https://www.edgepedia.org/connecticut) children with DCF case histories died from January 2025 onward. He said, \"This investigation underscores – yet again – how DCF is an agency in crisis.\"[1](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/)\n\nPerillo responded to the announced resignation of Department of Developmental Services Commissioner Jordan Scheff, thanking him for his years of service and saying his departure \"highlights a growing problem\" at the agency.[1](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/)\n\nPerillo has also commented on state affordability matters in media appearances, including discussions on WICC with Paul Pacelli about Connecticut's affordability and appearances on Talk of CT.[1](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Taxes and affordability\n\nOn his Senate Republicans profile page, Perillo is quoted as saying, \"There's no time for nonsense. People are counting on us. Let's get to work helping kids, families, and retirees.\"[1](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/) His introduced bills include \"AN ACT EXEMPTING TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND OVERTIME PAY FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX,\" \"AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT,\" \"AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MEDICARE PREMIUMS TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX,\" \"AN ACT REDUCING CERTAIN PERSONAL INCOME TAX MARGINAL RATES,\" and \"AN ACT PROVIDING A FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT.\"[3](https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code='113'&dist_name=Jason,%20Perillo) • [5](https://cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code='S21')\n\n### Utilities and energy\n\nPerillo introduced \"AN ACT REMOVING THE PUBLIC BENEFITS CHARGE FROM ELECTRIC BILLS\"[3](https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code='113'&dist_name=Jason,%20Perillo) and \"AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY.\"[5](https://cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code='S21') With other Senate Republicans, he issued a statement on the closing of the sale of Aquarion by Eversource to the Aquarion Water Authority, warning of a tsunami of unaffordable water bill rate increases for customers of the utility, which serves 735,000 customers across 60 municipalities.[1](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/)\n\n### Agriculture\n\nPerillo introduced \"AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR FOOD DONATED BY FARMERS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS,\" \"AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR FARMLAND PRESERVATION,\" \"AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR DAIRY FARMERS,\" and \"AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR DAIRY FARMERS.\"[3](https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code='113'&dist_name=Jason,%20Perillo) • [5](https://cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code='S21')\n\n### Children and human services\n\nAs Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children, Perillo has focused on the Department of Children and Families, which he described in 2025 as \"an agency in crisis.\"[1](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/) His introduced bills include \"AN ACT REQUIRING TRAINING FOR HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCY EMPLOYEES,\" \"AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING STUDY,\" and \"AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF EFFORTS TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THE USE OF CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS HOTLINES AT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.\"[5](https://cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code='S21')\n\n### Veterans and first responders\n\nPerillo introduced \"AN ACT SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION,\" \"AN ACT FULLY REIMBURSING MUNICIPALITIES FOR REVENUE LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH A VETERANS PROPERTY TAX CREDIT,\" and \"AN ACT EXEMPTING VETERANS FROM PAYMENT OF THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE.\"[3](https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code='113'&dist_name=Jason,%20Perillo) • [5](https://cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code='S21')\n\n## References\n\n1. [Jason Perillo - Connecticut Senate Republicans](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/)\n2. [Jason Perillo About - Connecticut Senate Republicans](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-perillo/about/)\n3. [CGA Bill Status: Jason Perillo](https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/CGAMemberBills.asp?dist_code='113'&dist_name=Jason,%20Perillo)\n4. [Jason Perillo Sworn in as a State Senator of Connecticut's 21st District](https://www.ctsenaterepublicans.com/2025/02/jason-perillo-sworn-in-as-a-state-senator-of-connecticuts-21st-district/)\n5. 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