Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5146: AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE REMEDIATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF BROWNFIELDS IN THIS STATE.
Status: Signed into law, May 19, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning a study of the remediation and development of brownfields in this state. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE REMEDIATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF BROWNFIELDS IN THIS STATE. Assembly convened: Section 1. (Effective from passage) (a) The brownfields working group established pursuant to section 32-770 of the general statutes, in consultation with the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, shall conduct a study of issues relating to the remediation and development of brownfields in this state, including, but not limited to, any such issues caused by the implementation of the release-based cleanup program established pursuant to chapter 445b of the general statutes. (b) The working group may request any data or other information required to conduct such study from the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection. (c) Not later than January 1, 2027, the working group shall submit a report on the results of such study to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to commerce and the environment, in accordance with the provisions of Substitute House Bill No. 5146 section 11-4a of the general statutes. Governor's Action: Approved May 19, 2026 Special Act No. 26-7 2 of 2
Sponsors
- Wood, Kerry S. (D, 29) · primary sponsor
- Michael Quinn (D, 82)
- Savet Constantine (D, 42)
- Hector Arzeno (D, 151)
- Geraldo Reyes (D, 75)
- James Sanchez (D, 6)
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14)
- Patricia Dillon (D, 92)
- Christopher Poulos (D, 81)
- Robert Sampson (R, 16)
- Gale Mastrofrancesco (R, 80)
- Saud Anwar (D, 3)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Special Act 26-7
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed
- : Senate Calendar Number 377
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : House Passed
- : File Number 86
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 265 (May 4, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 59 (April 9, 2026): 142 yea, 0 nay, passed
- CE Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 5, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Energy and Environmental Protection, Department of, Brownfields, Economic and Community Development, Department of, Studies
Common questions
- What is HB5146?
- HB5146 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE REMEDIATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF BROWNFIELDS IN THIS STATE.
- What does HB5146 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning a study of the remediation and development of brownfields in this state. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5146?
- Signed into law as of May 19, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (May 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5146?
- Wood, Kerry S. (D, 29), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5146?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05146&which_year=2026
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