Connecticut HB5005: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN CRIME SCENE PROCESSING.
Status: Chaptered, May 14, 2026
What the bill says
An act CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN CRIME SCENE PROCESSING. Assembly convened: That the sum of one million seventeen thousand dollars be appropriated to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, from the General Fund, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, to establish a comprehensive program to train law enforcement officers in the areas of (1) forensic crime scene investigation and processing, and (2) the collection and use of scientific evidence. Statement of Purpose: To provide advanced crime scene processing training to law enforc.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN CRIME SCENE PROCESSING. Assembly convened: That the sum of one million seventeen thousand dollars be appropriated to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, from the General Fund, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, to establish a comprehensive program to train law enforcement officers in the areas of (1) forensic crime scene investigation and processing, and (2) the collection and use of scientific evidence. Statement of Purpose: To provide advanced crime scene processing training to law enforcement officers. LCO No. 298 1 of
: Senate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule A 5879
: Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A,C
: In Concurrence
: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
: Senate Calendar Number 503
: File Number 754
: House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 5360
Common questions
What is HB5005?
HB5005 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2025 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN CRIME SCENE PROCESSING.
What does HB5005 do?
In its own words: An act CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN CRIME SCENE PROCESSING. Assembly convened: That the sum of one million seventeen thousand dollars be appropriated to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, from the General Fund, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, to establish a comprehensive program to train law enforcement officers in the areas of (1) forensic crime scene investigation and processing, and (2) the collection and use of scientific evidence. Statement of Purpose: To provide advanced crime scene processing training to law enforc.
What is the status of HB5005?
Chaptered as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: Transmitted to the Secretary of State (May 15, 2026).
Who sponsored HB5005?
Greg Howard (R, 43), with 3 co-sponsors.
Where is the official record for HB5005?
On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05005&which_year=2025