# Connecticut HB 05460: AN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE FIRE PROTECTION.

Connecticut HB 05460, AN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE FIRE PROTECTION., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Public Safety and Security Committee; status signed, last action 2026-06-04 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Connecticut HB 05460
- State: Connecticut
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: AN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE FIRE PROTECTION.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-03-04
- Last action: 2026-06-04, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsor: Public Safety and Security Committee
- Cosponsors: 10
- Subjects: public safety and security
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (0 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 8

## Summary

To establish various state-wide fire protection provisions relating to (1) fire protection services registrations, (2) local fire protection plans, (3) the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, (4) municipal fire protection requirements, (5) a Deputy State Fire Administrator position, (6) the Connecticut Fire program, (7) regional fire coordinators, (8) collection of dispatch data, (9) a First Responder Health and Benefits Unit, (10) requirements applicable to the State Comptroller, and (11) lights on fire protection vehicles.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Emergency responders gain steady warning light options: benefit, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, active volunteer firefighters with their department chief executive's permit can use steady or flashing blue vehicle lights. This includes organized civil preparedness auxiliary fire companies, only while traveling to or at emergencies requiring the member's services. Mot…
- State registry verifies firefighter credentials and benefits: benefit, low. The Comptroller must establish a registry of all Connecticut career and volunteer firefighters by July 1, 2027. The office must coordinate with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. The registry verifies training, credentials, and benefit eligibility. It does not itself increa…
- State tracks emergency calls and response data: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, the state must maintain a system combining fire and emergency medical dispatch data, within approved funding. The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection must coordinate this work with the Comptroller. Centers receiving enhanced or next-generation 911 calls mu…
- Towns must plan and review fire protection: benefit, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, the law sets new local fire planning rules. Fire providers must register with every town they serve by July 1, 2027, and annually afterward. Registrations include service-area demographics and provider contacts; material changes are due within 30 days of actual or expecte…
- State grants support shared town fire services: benefit, low. After Connecticut Fire is implemented, participating towns can apply for state grants supporting regional fire services and shared resources. The Office of Policy and Management sets the application process and administers the grants. Funding depends on appropriations; the law sets no grant amount…
- State staffing help for local fire departments: benefit, low. The law creates Connecticut Fire to offer administrative and operating help to towns and fire authorities that choose to participate. Its framework includes paid resident firefighters to support volunteer departments while preserving local control and command. Implementation requires Commission app…
- Towns must keep fire protection running: benefit, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, towns must ensure fire protection continues when a provider stops or interrupts service. Towns can operate a department, contract for coverage, name a replacement provider, or use regional or mutual aid arrangements. A special act or town charter can provide otherwise. Ma…
- State guides firefighter safety and training: benefit, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control must recommend minimum firefighter safety and response standards. Recommendations cover firefighting, hazardous materials, technical rescue, and worker health and wellness; they do not directly bind departments or firefighters…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Public Safety and Security Committee
- Cosponsor: Ben McGorty (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Bill Buckbee (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Dave W. Yaccarino (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Hilda E. Santiago (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Iris N Sanchez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jason Rojas (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kenneth Gucker (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michael D. Quinn (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Patrick S. Boyd (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tom Delnicki (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-30 | House | APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) | pass |   |   |   |
| 2026-03-17 | Senate | Senate Roll Call Vote 382 | pass |   |   |   |
| 2026-03-17 | House | House Roll Call Vote 192 AS AMENDED | pass |   |   |   |
| 2026-03-17 | House | PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) | pass |   |   |   |

## Actions (28)

- 2026-06-04: Signed by the Governor (legislature)
- 2026-05-28: Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor (legislature)
- 2026-05-28: Transmitted to the Secretary of State (legislature)
- 2026-05-20: Public Act 26-144 (legislature)
- 2026-05-06: In Concurrence (legislature)
- 2026-05-06: Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A (Senate)
- 2026-05-06: Senate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule A 6229 (Senate)
- 2026-05-06: Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A (Senate)
- 2026-05-02: Senate Calendar Number 518 (Senate)
- 2026-05-02: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (Senate)
- 2026-05-01: Immediate Transmittal to the Senate (Senate)
- 2026-05-01: House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A (House)
- 2026-05-01: House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 4975 (House)
- 2026-04-30: Tabled for the Calendar, House (House)
- 2026-04-30: No New File by Committee on Appropriations (legislature)
- 2026-04-30: Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office (legislature)
- 2026-04-30: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (legislature)
- 2026-04-30: Joint Favorable (legislature)
- 2026-04-29: Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations (House)
- 2026-04-01: File Number 331 (legislature)
- 2026-04-01: House Calendar Number 251 (House)
- 2026-04-01: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House (House)
- 2026-04-01: Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office (legislature)
- 2026-03-26: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26 5:00 PM (legislature)
- 2026-03-17: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (legislature)
- 2026-03-17: Joint Favorable (legislature)
- 2026-03-05: Public Hearing 03/12 (legislature)
- 2026-03-04: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security (legislature)

## Bill text

- Public Act No. 26-144, 2026-05-20: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/ACT/PA/PDF/2026PA-00144-R00HB-05460-PA.PDF)
- File No. 331, 2026-04-01: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FC/PDF/2026HB-05460-R000331-FC.PDF)
- APP Joint Favorable, 2026-03-17: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05460-R02-HB.PDF)
- PS Joint Favorable, 2026-03-17: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05460-R01-HB.PDF)
- Raised Bill, 2026-03-04: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05460-R00-HB.PDF)
- APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/H/PDF/2026HB-05460-R00APP-CV119-TS.PDF)
- Bill Analysis For File Copy 331: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026HB-05460-R000331-BA.PDF)
- Bill Analysis for HB-5460, as amended by House "A": [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026HB-05460-R01-BA.PDF)
- Fiscal Note For File Copy 331: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026HB-05460-R000331-FN.PDF)
- Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4975 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05460-R00LCO04975-FNA.PDF)
- Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 6229 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05460-R00LCO06229-FNA.pdf)
- Fiscal Note for HB-5460, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 4975): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026HB-05460-R01-FN.PDF)
- House Roll Call Vote 192 AS AMENDED: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/H/PDF/2026HV-00192-R00HB05460-HV.PDF)
- House Schedule A LCO# 4975 (D): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05460-R00HA-AMD.pdf)
- PS Joint Fav. Rpt: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/JFR/H/PDF/2026HB-05460-R00PS-JFR.PDF)
- PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/H/PDF/2026HB-05460-R00PS-CV61-TS.PDF)
- Senate Roll Call Vote 382: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00382-R00HB05460-SV.PDF)
- Senate Schedule A LCO# 6229 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05460-R00SA-AMD.pdf)
- Summary for Public Act No. 26-144: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/SUM/PDF/2026SUM00144-R02HB-05460-SUM.PDF)

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## Sources
- [Public Act No. 26-144 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/ACT/PA/PDF/2026PA-00144-R00HB-05460-PA.PDF)
- [File No. 331 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FC/PDF/2026HB-05460-R000331-FC.PDF)
- [APP Joint Favorable (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05460-R02-HB.PDF)
- [PS Joint Favorable (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05460-R01-HB.PDF)
- [Raised Bill (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05460-R00-HB.PDF)
- [APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/H/PDF/2026HB-05460-R00APP-CV119-TS.PDF)
- [Bill Analysis For File Copy 331 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026HB-05460-R000331-BA.PDF)
- [Bill Analysis for HB-5460, as amended by House "A" (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026HB-05460-R01-BA.PDF)
- [Fiscal Note For File Copy 331 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026HB-05460-R000331-FN.PDF)
- [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4975 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05460-R00LCO04975-FNA.PDF)
- [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 6229 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05460-R00LCO06229-FNA.pdf)
- [Fiscal Note for HB-5460, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 4975) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026HB-05460-R01-FN.PDF)
- [House Roll Call Vote 192 AS AMENDED (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/H/PDF/2026HV-00192-R00HB05460-HV.PDF)
- [House Schedule A LCO# 4975 (D) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05460-R00HA-AMD.pdf)
- [PS Joint Fav. Rpt (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/JFR/H/PDF/2026HB-05460-R00PS-JFR.PDF)
- [PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/H/PDF/2026HB-05460-R00PS-CV61-TS.PDF)
- [Senate Roll Call Vote 382 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00382-R00HB05460-SV.PDF)
- [Senate Schedule A LCO# 6229 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05460-R00SA-AMD.pdf)
- [Summary for Public Act No. 26-144 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/SUM/PDF/2026SUM00144-R02HB-05460-SUM.PDF)

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- [HB 05340: AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05340-2026)
- [HB 05153: AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRO…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05153-2026)
- [SB 00488: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE TREASURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO THE UNCLAI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00488-2026)
- [SB 00475: AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH OPERATIONS.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00475-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05460-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).