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ConnecticutSB 013202025 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES REGARDING ACTING BUILDING OFFICIALS, CERTAIN PARKING SPACES AND ELEVATOR CERTIFICATES OF OPERATION.
Sponsored By: Public Safety and Security Committee
Signed by Governor
Summary
To implement the recommendations of the Department of Administrative Services regarding (1) the appointment of acting building officials, (2) width and cross hatch requirements for parking spaces designated for persons who are blind and persons with disabilities, and (3) the renewal of elevator certificates of operation.
public safety and security
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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Wider accessible parking spaces for vans
Beginning October 1, 2025, accessible passenger-van parking spaces must be 16 feet wide, including 8 feet of crosshatched access space. The law retains passenger-car standards applying since October 1, 2017: 15 feet wide, including 5 feet of crosshatched space. Both types must be as close as possible to a building entrance or walkway. For either type, parking parallel to a sidewalk on a public highway is an alternative to these width requirements. Greater widths required by the State Building Code for electric vehicle charging take priority. Signs must be above ground, with white lettering on blue and the international symbol of access. Existing signs say “handicapped parking permit required” and “violators will be fined.” When signs are replaced, repaired, or installed, they must say “reserved parking permit required” and “violators will be fined.” Those signs must also display the access symbol and minimum fine, which can appear on an attached notice.
Towns can cover building officials’ absences
Beginning July 1, 2025, local leaders can appoint a licensed acting building official after the regular official’s absence reaches 15 consecutive days. An acting appointment covers only one period, lasting no more than 180 days. Acting appointments also remain available after death, disability, dismissal, retirement, or loss of the regular official’s license. Towns, cities, and boroughs must appoint qualified regular building officials for four-year terms and name successors every four years. Two or more municipalities can share a building official.
Elevator certificates pair fees with safety checks
Beginning October 1, 2025, approved new, relocated, or altered elevators and escalators receive an operating certificate costing $250. The certificate lists approved capacity and speed and must be posted where it is easy to see. The initial certificate lasts 12 months; later renewals cost $240 every two years. Renewal requires the latest inspection to find the equipment fit for use, with no outstanding legal violations. Private-residence elevators do not need renewals, and the state and its agencies pay no certificate fees. Elevators and escalators cannot legally operate without a certificate.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Public Safety and Security Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Yes: 29 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 90
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 3/18/2025
House Roll Call Vote 330
Yes: 148 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
6/24/2025legislatureTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
6/23/2025legislatureTransmitted to the Secretary of State
6/23/2025legislaturePublic Act 25-108
6/11/2025legislatureIn Concurrence
6/3/2025legislatureHouse Passed
6/3/2025HouseHouse Calendar Number 458
4/16/2025HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/16/2025HouseSenate Passed
4/15/2025SenateFile Number 429
4/2/2025legislatureSenate Calendar Number 251
4/2/2025SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
4/2/2025SenateReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/2/2025legislatureReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/25 5:00 PM
3/27/2025legislatureFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/18/2025legislatureJoint Favorable Substitute
3/18/2025legislaturePublic Hearing 02/18
2/14/2025legislatureReferred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security
2/13/2025legislature
Bill Text
Public Act No. 25-108
6/11/2025
File No. 429
4/2/2025
PS Joint Favorable Substitute
3/18/2025
Raised Bill
2/13/2025
Bill Analysis For File Copy 429
Fiscal Note For File Copy 429
House Roll Call Vote 330
PS Joint Fav. Rpt
PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Senate Roll Call Vote 90
Summary for Public Act No. 25-108
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