Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5291: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS STATUTES RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Status: Signed into law, May 26, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning the department of emergency services and public protection's recommendations regarding various statutes relating to public safety. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS STATUTES RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2026) (a) As used in this section, "municipal fire department" means any department, agency or organization of a municipality, as defined in section 7-148 of the general statutes, fire district established pursuant to section 7-325 of the general statutes or other political subdivision of the state, whether staffed by career or volunteer personnel, or a combination thereof, that provides fire suppression or fire protection services. (b) Not later than ten business days after the appointment of a new or interim fire chief of a municipal fire department, such municipal fire department shall notify the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection of such appointment. Such notification shall be made on a form prescribed by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection and shall include, but need not be limited to, the name of the appointee, effective date of such appointment, department name, mailing address, electronic mail address, mobile telephone number, dispatch contact number and any other information the commissioner Substitute House Bill No. 5291 deems necessary for the department's records. (c) The commissioner may adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 of the general statutes, to implement the provisions …
Sponsors
- Joseph Gresko (D, 121) · primary sponsor
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14)
- Kenneth Gucker (D, 138)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-45
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Calendar Number 480
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : File Number 743
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 329 (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 127 (April 28, 2026): 145 yea, 0 nay, passed
- PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 17, 2026): 29 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is HB5291?
- HB5291 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS STATUTES RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
- What does HB5291 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning the department of emergency services and public protection's recommendations regarding various statutes relating to public safety. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5291?
- Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (May 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5291?
- Joseph Gresko (D, 121), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5291?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05291&which_year=2026
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