ConnecticutSB 004522026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF LIGHTER-THAN-AIR BALLOONS.

Sponsored By: Environment Committee

Signed by Governor

Summary

To prohibit the sale of helium for purposes of filling lighter-than-air balloons.

environment

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Connecticut bans balloon releases, requires weights

Beginning October 1, 2026, Connecticut bans knowingly releasing, arranging releases, or intentionally causing releases of helium or other lighter-than-air gas-filled balloons. The ban covers people, businesses, nonprofits, and state and local governments; violations are infractions. Beginning January 1, 2027, covered retailers must attach weights strong enough to keep these balloons from rising before providing them to consumers. This rule covers retailers using universal product codes (UPC) to total purchases, but excludes carnivals. The Department of Consumer Protection may impose a $20 civil penalty per retail violation. These rules aim to reduce balloon litter and environmental harm.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Environment Committee

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Aundre Bumgardner

    Democratic • House

  • Hector Arzeno

    Democratic • House

  • Irene M. Haines

    Republican • House

  • John-Michael Parker

    Democratic • House

  • Joseph P. Gresko

    Democratic • House

  • Josh Elliott

    Democratic • House

  • Kenneth Gucker

    Democratic • House

  • Laurie Sweet

    Democratic • House

  • Michael "MJ" Shannon

    Democratic • House

  • Nicholas Menapace

    Democratic • House

  • Nick Gauthier

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Klarides-Ditria

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

Senate Roll Call Vote 126

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

ENV Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

House Roll Call Vote 269 AS AMENDED

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

Senate Roll Call Vote 127

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Bill Text

  • Public Act No. 26-90

    5/19/2026

  • File No. 369

    4/2/2026

  • ENV Joint Favorable Substitute

    3/18/2026

  • Raised Bill

    3/6/2026

  • Bill Analysis For File Copy 369

  • Bill Analysis for SB-452, as amended by Senate "A"

  • ENV Joint Fav. Rpt

  • ENV Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

  • Fiscal Note For File Copy 369

  • Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 3815 (No Fiscal Impact)

  • Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4159 (Potential Revenue Gain)

  • Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4382 (No Fiscal Impact)

  • Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4385 (Potential Revenue Gain)

  • Fiscal Note for SB-452, As Amended by Senate "A" (LCO 4385)

  • House Roll Call Vote 269 AS AMENDED

  • Senate LCO Amendment #3815 (D)

  • Senate LCO Amendment #4159 (D)

  • Senate Roll Call Vote 126

  • Senate Roll Call Vote 127

  • Senate Schedule A LCO# 4385 (J)

  • Senate Schedule B LCO# 4382 (R)

  • Summary for Public Act No. 26-90

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