Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5241: AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE JUSTICE.
Status: Signed into law, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning a study of triple bottom line justice. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE JUSTICE. Assembly convened: Section 1. (Effective from passage) (a) As used in this section: (1) "Triple Bottom Line Justice" or "TBLJ" means the integration of evidence-based practice, rule of law and meaningful community engagement to tackle health, environmental and economic challenges faced by children, families and communities. (2) "Brownfields to Healthfields" or "B2H" means the TBLJ methodology for community-led brownfield redevelopment in areas with pollution, disease, poverty and violence to transform contaminated properties into reuses that strengthen children, family and community physical and mental health, resiliency, equity and vitality. (b) The Commissioner of Public Health shall convene a working group to discuss a Triple Bottom Line Justice demonstration program relating to B2H that advances healthy, safe and vibrant communities. Such working group shall include, but need not be limited to, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection and representatives of a school of public health. Not later than July 1, 2027, the Commissioner of Public Health shall submit a report on the activities Substitute House Bill No. 5241 of the working group, in accordance with the provisions of section 114a of the general statutes, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to public health and the environment. Governor's Action: Approved June 4, 2026 Special …
Sponsors
- Andre Baker (D, 124) · primary sponsor
- Nicholas Gauthier (D, 38)
- Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R, 105)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Special Act 26-13
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : Rules Suspended
- : Senate Calendar Number 538
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 348 (May 6, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 211 (May 4, 2026): 148 yea, 0 nay, passed
- APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (April 14, 2026): 37 yea, 12 nay, passed
- PH Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (March 9, 2026): 20 yea, 11 nay, passed
Subjects: Brownfields, Environmental justice, Studies
Common questions
- What is HB5241?
- HB5241 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE JUSTICE.
- What does HB5241 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning a study of triple bottom line justice. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5241?
- Signed into law as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5241?
- Andre Baker (D, 124), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5241?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05241&which_year=2026
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