All Roll Calls
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Sponsored By: Environment Committee
Signed by Governor
To prohibit the sale of helium for purposes of filling lighter-than-air balloons.
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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.
Environment Committee
Affiliation unavailable
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
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
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)
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