

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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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
03/06/2025
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jason Perillo (R-Shelton) voted in favor of legislation that would increase Special Education funding to $92.2 Million. Sen. Perillo stressed the importance of fully funding special education while staying within our state’s budgetary guardrails to ensure fiscal responsibility. “Funding for special education is an incredible need for Connecticut, and funding ... Jason Perillo
03/03/2025
After serving 17 years in Connecticut’s House of Representatives, Jason Perillo now moves to the state Senate after winning a Feb. 25 special election. The Republican defeated Democratic Stratford councillor Tony Afriyie with 53.5% of the vote, according to the Secretary of State’s unofficial results. Perillo succeeds former Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly, who resigned ... Jason Perillo
02/28/2025
HARTFORD, CT – Today, State Senator Jason Perillo (R-Shelton) was sworn in at the State Capitol following his victory in this month’s special election. Senator Perillo now represents Connecticut’s 21st Senate District, which includes the towns of Shelton, Stratford, Seymour, and Monroe. “I am incredibly honored and humbled to have earned the trust of the ... Jason Perillo
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'Heartbreaking and unimaginable': Waterbury man says he was held captive by stepmom since childhood
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The 32-year-old man told firefighters that he intentionally set fire to his stepmom's home and said, "I wanted my freedom" after 20 years of captivity.
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.
“The affidavit says the victim detailed a life of abuse and recalled drinking water from the toilet due to the fact that he only received two glasses of water per day.
He said that he was pulled out of school after the school called the Department of Children and Families (DCF) twice due to the victim constantly asking students for their food during lunch time because he was allegedly being starved and tortured at home.
We need ANSWERS from DCF.
We need ACCOUNTABILITY.
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Waterbury woman arrested for allegedly holding stepson captive for over 20 years
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WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A woman has been arrested in Waterbury after allegedly kidnapping a man and holding him captive for over 20 years, according to police. On Feb. 17, crews responded to a fiâ...