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ConnecticutHB 052912026 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS STATUTES RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Sponsored By: Public Safety and Security Committee
Second Reading
Summary
To implement various recommendations of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection concerning (1) the appointment of new or interim fire chiefs, (2) chemical tests of criminal defendants' breath, (3) blood or other biological samples for DNA analysis required from certain arrested or convicted persons, (4) a study of lawfully owed DNA, (5) the membership of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council, (6) standards for determining the proposed level of staffing for the Division of State Police, (7) the school security infrastructure competitive grant program, (8) certificates of competency regarding fireworks and special effects, (9) the holding of firearms or other deadly weapons and ammunition seized pursuant to certain warrants, (10) security officers, and (11) professional bondsmen, surety bail bond agents and bail enforcement agents.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Public Safety and Security Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Joseph P. Gresko
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/17/2026
PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
File Number 323
4/1/2026legislatureHouse Calendar Number 242
4/1/2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/1/2026HouseReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/1/2026legislatureReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26 5:00 PM
3/26/2026legislatureFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/17/2026legislatureJoint Favorable Substitute
3/17/2026legislaturePublic Hearing 03/03
2/27/2026legislatureReferred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security
2/19/2026legislature
Bill Text
File No. 323
4/1/2026
PS Joint Favorable Substitute
3/17/2026
Raised Bill
2/19/2026
Bill Analysis For File Copy 323
Fiscal Note For File Copy 323
House LCO Amendment #4668 (J)
PS Joint Fav. Rpt
PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
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