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ConnecticutHB 053912026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ZONING REGULATIONS.
Sponsored By: Planning and Development Committee
Signed by Governor
Summary
To specify that municipalities that exercise zoning authority pursuant to a special act may impose certain fines to enforce such regulations.
planning and development
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Zoning violators face new penalties
Beginning October 1, 2026, Connecticut officials can inspect property, order zoning violations fixed, and seek court action. The law covers rules adopted under state zoning law or a special act. For grading or erosion-control violations, officials can issue cease-and-desist orders that take effect immediately. Daily fines are $10 to $100 for violations, and $100 to $250 for willful violations; willful violations can also bring jail time, capped at 30 days total. People who ignore a discontinue order for 10 days, ignore an immediate cease-and-desist order, or keep violating a rule can owe a civil penalty of up to $2,500. A defendant can ask a court to pause a criminal case over a related civil case; when the town wins and the violation is willful, it can recover costs and reasonable attorney fees.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Planning and Development Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Steven Winter
Democratic • House
Tom Delnicki
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/13/2026
Senate Roll Call Vote 210
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/13/2026
House Roll Call Vote 65
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House vote • 3/13/2026
PD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
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Bill Text
Public Act No. 26-9
5/4/2026
File No. 261
3/31/2026
PD Joint Favorable Substitute
3/13/2026
Raised Bill
2/26/2026
Bill Analysis For File Copy 261
Fiscal Note For File Copy 261
House Roll Call Vote 65
PD Joint Fav. Rpt
PD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Senate Roll Call Vote 210
Summary for Public Act No. 26-9
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