HB05291Introduced in the House
An Act Concerning The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection's Recommendations Regarding Various Statutes Relating To Public Safety.
Introduced by Public Safety and Security Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To implement various recommendations of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection concerning (1) the appointment of new or interim fire chiefs, (2) chemical tests of criminal defendants' breath, (3) blood or other biological samples for DNA analysis required from certain arrested or convicted persons, (4) a study of lawfully owed DNA, (5) the membership of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council, (6) standards for determining the proposed level of staffing for the Division of State Police, (7) the school security infrastructure competitive grant program, (8) certificates of competency regarding fireworks and special effects, (9) the holding of firearms or other deadly weapons and ammunition seized pursuant to certain warrants, (10) security officers, and (11) professional bondsmen, surety bail bond agents and bail enforcement agents.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Chamber not recorded votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Roll Call Vote 329 · May 6, 2026
36
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
36 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Fonfara | 1 | Yes |
| Douglas McCrory | 2 | Yes |
| Saud Anwar | 3 | Yes |
| MD Rahman | 4 | Yes |
| Derek Slap | 5 | Yes |
| Rick Lopes | 6 | Yes |
| John Kissel | 7 | Yes |
| Paul Honig | 8 | Yes |
| Matthew Lesser | 9 | Yes |
| Gary Winfield | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security
Public Hearing 03/03
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 242
File Number 323
House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 4946
House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
Immediate Transmittal to the Senate
File Number 743
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 480
Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
Public Act 26-45
Transmitted to the Secretary of State
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
Signed by the Governor
Verify the information
- Official page on the Connecticut Legislature website
- House LCO Amendment #4668 (J) (amendment)
- House LCO Amendment #4946 (J) (amendment)
- House Schedule A LCO# 4946 (J) (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
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