Connecticut

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 2026 Regular Session, from filing to law.

103 bills on environment and climate Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
HB 5575 AN ACT CONVEYING A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE CITY OF SHELTON. Government Oversight Committee Became law Jun 4, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5521 AN ACT CONCERNING STERILE CULTIVARS, APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN MATERIALS AS FILL AND THE REVISION OF CERTAIN HOUSING-RELATED STATUTES. Environment Committee Became law Jun 4, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5518 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SUBSURFACE SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, WATER OPERATOR APPRENTICES AND VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND DRINKING WATER STATU… Public Health Committee Became law Jun 4, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5340 AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION. Energy and Technology Committee Became law Jun 4, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5331 AN ACT CONCERNING THE AIR PERMITS OF CERTAIN CREMATORIES. Environment Committee Became law Jun 4, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5282 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONTINUING LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNING THE STATE PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT. Planning and Development Committee Became law Jun 4, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5241 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE JUSTICE. Public Health Committee Became law Jun 4, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5155 AN ACT CONCERNING PESTICIDE REPORTING MODERNIZATION. Environment Committee Became law Jun 4, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5153 AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RELATED STATUTES. Environment Committee Became law Jun 4, 2026Signed by the Governor
SB 457 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S BOTTLE BILL. Environment Committee Became law Jun 4, 2026Signed by the Governor
SB 317 AN ACT CONCERNING RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITIES IN THE STATE. Environment Committee Became law Jun 4, 2026Signed by the Governor
SB 277 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CODE OFFICIAL CAREER PATHWAY, THE FIRE SAFETY CODE, BURN INJURY REPORTS AND STATE BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ACCESSI… Public Safety and Security Committee Became law Jun 4, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5383 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING LABOR. Labor and Public Employees Committee Became law Jun 2, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5333 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE, A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH PASSAGES. Environment Committee Became law Jun 2, 2026Signed by the Governor
SB 306 AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY STRATEGY. Commerce Committee Became law Jun 2, 2026Signed by the Governor
SB 147 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON THE NEED FOR EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND VAPOR PRODUCTS AND INCLUDING AEROSOL PAINTS UNDER THE PAINT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM. Environment Committee Became law Jun 2, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5464 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CONCERNING VEGETATION MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES, TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND RIDER SAFETY, TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM, E… Transportation Committee Became law May 27, 2026Signed by the Governor
SB 452 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF LIGHTER-THAN-AIR BALLOONS. Environment Committee Became law May 27, 2026Signed by the Governor
SB 148 AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO AQUACULTURE-RELATED STATUTES AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN FARMING-RELATED PROGRAMS. Environment Committee Became law May 27, 2026Signed by the Governor
SB 9 AN ACT SUPPORTING COMMUTERS AND MICROTRANSIT SERVICES AND CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. Transportation Committee Became law May 27, 2026Signed by the Governor
SB 90 AN ACT REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING THE HATE CRIMES STATUTES. REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR PURSUANT TO JOINT RULE 9 Became law May 26, 2026Signed by the Governor
SB 1 AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE AND CONCERNING… Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee Became law May 26, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5525 AN ACT CONCERNING A RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES. Environment Committee Became law May 20, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5334 AN ACT CONCERNING RIPARIAN AREAS. Environment Committee Became law May 20, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5332 AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN BOATING REGULATIONS. Environment Committee Became law May 20, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5246 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY. Energy and Technology Committee Became law May 20, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5215 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD STATUTES. Education Committee Became law May 20, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5146 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE REMEDIATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF BROWNFIELDS IN THIS STATE. Commerce Committee Became law May 19, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5039 AN ACT REQUIRING TRANSPARENCY AND ADDITIONAL OVERSIGHT OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN LEGISLATIVELY DIRECTED FUNDS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR OTHER EXPENSES. REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR PURSUANT TO JOINT RULE 9 Became law May 19, 2026Signed by the Governor
SB 246 AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF NATURAL GAS RATES FOR COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL CUSTOMERS. Energy and Technology Committee Became law May 11, 2026Signed by the Governor
HB 5288 AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CONNECTIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. Planning and Development Committee Became law May 7, 2026Signed by the Governor
SB 473 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVISOR'S TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES. Judiciary Committee Became law May 7, 2026Signed by the Governor
SB 319 AN ACT CONCERNING BATTERY-POWERED LAWN EQUIPMENT FUNDING FOR MUNICIPALITIES, REGIONAL SCHOOLS AND COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPERS. Environment Committee Died May 6, 2026House Calendar Number 573
SB 310 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PILOT PROGRAM TO TRAIN CERTIFIED WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATORS. Education Committee Died May 6, 2026House Calendar Number 572
HB 5044 AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS. REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR PURSUANT TO JOINT RULE 9 Became law May 4, 2026Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
HB 5523 AN ACT CONCERNING A TRIBAL WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES ADVISORY COUNCIL. Environment Committee Died May 2, 2026Senate Calendar Number 526
HB 5462 AN ACT CONCERNING NOISE POLLUTION. Transportation Committee Died May 1, 2026Bill Passed Temporarily
HB 5324 AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF. Education Committee Died Apr 29, 2026Senate Calendar Number 485
HB 5522 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SEWAGE RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT AND REQUIRING A REPORT CONCERNING WELL CONTAMINATION PROTOCOLS. Environment Committee Died Apr 28, 2026Senate Calendar Number 464
HB 5500 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF INTEREST ON DELINQUENT MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES OR SEWERAGE SYSTEM USE CHARGES OWED BY CERTAIN COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES. Planning and Development Committee Died Apr 24, 2026File Number 718
HB 5519 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ON-SITE WASTEWATER SPECIALISTS AND WATER OPERATOR APPRENTICES. Public Health Committee Died Apr 20, 2026Tabled for the Calendar, House
SB 453 AN ACT CONCERNING A CLIMATE CHANGE RELATED SURCHARGE ON CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES. Environment Committee Died Apr 20, 2026Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
SB 435 AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS PROTECTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES. Labor and Public Employees Committee Died Apr 20, 2026Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
SB 522 AN ACT CONVEYING A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF KILLINGWORTH. Government Oversight Committee Died Apr 16, 2026File Number 659
SB 339 AN ACT ALLOWING LONG-TERM RENTAL OF BEDROOMS IN A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME AS OF RIGHT. Housing Committee Died Apr 16, 2026House Calendar Number 463
HB 5524 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. Environment Committee Died Apr 15, 2026Tabled for the Calendar, House
HB 5507 AN ACT PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. Planning and Development Committee Died Apr 15, 2026Tabled for the Calendar, House
HB 5551 AN ACT CONCERNING PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITING COUNCIL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING CERTAIN UTILITY EXPENDITURES. Government Administration and Elections Committee Died Apr 14, 2026Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations
SB 316 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TESTING OF SOILS AT CERTAIN SOLAR FACILITIES. Environment Committee Died Apr 14, 2026Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
SB 355 AN ACT CONCERNING LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS. Labor and Public Employees Committee Died Apr 13, 2026Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

From Connecticut's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.