Meeting Information

Standing Meetings of the Social Equity Council and Committees

• The full SEC Council meets the 1st Tuesday of each month from 10am - 11 am.
• Many of the full SEC Council meetings have been streamed live via CT-N, view their archive, the others have been posted to YouTube
• SEC Council meetings are held in-person quarterly and virtually.

Browse our agendas and meeting minute archive below, and
for the official public notices and public access and comment information for upcoming and past public meeting information, visit:

State Agency Public Meeting Calendar, at https://egov.ct.gov/PMC/

(Suggestion: filter the calendar to Agency view, select Social Equity Council)

Public Comment Period

The Public Comment Period is intended to provide members of the public an opportunity to present comments, concerns, or recommendations to the Council during its 2026 quarterly in-person council meetings, ensuring a fair, orderly, and transparent process that supports meaningful public participation in the Council’s work. The rules for this Public Comment Period were adopted to ensure order, consistency, neutrality, and compliance with the requirements of the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act and applicable open meeting laws.

To register, please use the following link: Public Comment Registration.

To learn more, please use the following link: Public Comment.

Social Equity Council Work Group Meeting

According to Section 43 of Public Act No. 25-166, the SEC Working Group will explore and develop recommendations on key topics, including cannabis cultivation in affected areas, enhancing marketplace equity, and improving municipal relations. We will address critical issues such as identifying sustainable locations for cultivators, assisting local governments in accessing potential tax benefits, tackling market challenges, navigating zoning regulations, and examining equitable joint venture business models. Additionally, we are eager to engage with leaders from youth-serving organizations to gain insights on raising awareness and education regarding responsible cannabis use.

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Social Equity Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

2026 Meetings