SB00452Introduced in the Senate
An Act Concerning The Release Of Lighter-than-air Balloons.
Introduced by Environment Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To prohibit the sale of helium for purposes of filling lighter-than-air balloons.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Chamber not recorded votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Roll Call Vote 269 AS AMENDED · May 5, 2026
112
Yes
36
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Ritter | 1 | Yes |
| Raghib Allie-Brennan | 2 | Yes |
| Minnie Gonzalez | 3 | Yes |
| Julio Concepcion | 4 | Yes |
| Maryam Khan | 5 | No |
| James Sanchez | 6 | Yes |
| Joshua Hall | 7 | No |
| Timothy Ackert | 8 | Yes |
| Jason Rojas | 9 | Yes |
| Henry Genga | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
Public Hearing 03/13
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 256
File Number 369
Senate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 4385
Senate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule B 4382
Senate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 488
House Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A
House Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
In Concurrence
Public Act 26-90
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
- Senate LCO Amendment #3815 (D) (amendment)
- Senate LCO Amendment #4159 (D) (amendment)
- Senate Schedule A LCO# 4385 (J) (amendment)
- Senate Schedule B LCO# 4382 (R) (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
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