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Tom O'Dea

Tom O'Dea

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State Representative

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Profile Snapshot

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Office
State Representative
State
Connecticut
Jurisdiction
125
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2013 - Present

State Representative Thomas O'Dea was reelected to his sixth term in office on November 8, 2022. Tom proudly serves the 125th Connecticut House District, which includes the communities of New Canaan, Darien, and Stamford. In December of 2022, House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora appointed Tom to the role of Deputy House Republican Leader for the new legislative term, citing his outstanding leadership abilities in the role from the previous session, as well as his extensive legal expertise. Committee Membership - Environment Committee - Judiciary Committee - Legislative Management Committee - Transportation Committee Experience An experienced trial attorney with over 40 jury verdicts as lead counsel, Tom concentrates his practice in civil litigation on behalf of individuals and corporations in a wide variety of matters ranging from commercial litigation to personal injury litigation. Tom has also litigated numerous legal malpractice and trucking industry cases. Additionally, Tom has defended businesses against claims of unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, and unlawful discharge. He provides counsel and training to employers on workplace issues, including…

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

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Uncategorized votes
13 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
National Security
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay
Education
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay

Evidence & Sources

15/16 verified

Every item below is a stored record. 15 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.

  • Tom O'Dea holds the office of State Representative
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  • Voted yes on SB 335: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-06source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 518: AN ACT AMENDING A CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-06source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 335: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-06source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 335: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-06source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 484: AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRACTED DRIVING AND THE SAFE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A HIGHWAY WORK ZONE.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-06source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 509: AN ACT CONCERNING ADDRESS VERIFICATION REFORMS FOR REGISTRANTS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-05source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5583: AN ACT CONCERNING CONVEYANCE OF PARCELS OF STATE LAND IN THE TOWN OF DERBY.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-30source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5288: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CONNECTIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-27source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5247: AN ACT CONCERNING A TEST BED TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-27source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5127: AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT CARDS AND HEALTH AND VETERINARY CARE SERVICES.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-23source
    Verified
  • Voted no on HB 5044: AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-21source
    Verified
  • Voted no on HB 5044: AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-21source
    Verified
  • Voted absent on HB 5165: AN ACT REQUIRING AN EVALUATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER TO MANAGE HOSPITALS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS OR OPERATIONAL CRISIS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-09source
    Verified
  • Voted absent on HB 5259: AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-09source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5287: AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATING TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-08source
    Verified
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