Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5295: AN ACT NAMING THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER IN THE TOWN OF PUTNAM.
Status: Signed into law, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
An act naming the connecticut national guard readiness center in the town of putnam. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT NAMING THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER IN THE TOWN OF PUTNAM. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2026) The state military readiness center in Putnam shall be named the John N. Dempsey Putnam National Guard Readiness Center in honor of John N. Dempsey, who served as mayor of and state representative for the town of Putnam and as the eighty-first governor and captain-general of Connecticut. Sec. 2. Section 17 of public act 26-35 is repealed. (Effective July 1, 2026) Governor's Action: Approved June 4, 2026
Sponsors
- Patrick Boyd (D, 50) · primary sponsor
- Kurt Vail (R, 52)
- Chris Stewart (R, 51)
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14)
- Sanchez, Iris N (D, 25)
- Anne Dauphinais (R, 44)
- 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 26-97
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Calendar Number 534
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : Immediate Transmittal to the Senate
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 398 (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 189 (May 1, 2026): 143 yea, 0 nay, passed
- VA Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (March 10, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Putnam, Military facilities, National Guard
Common questions
- What is HB5295?
- HB5295 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT NAMING THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER IN THE TOWN OF PUTNAM.
- What does HB5295 do?
- In its own words: An act naming the connecticut national guard readiness center in the town of putnam. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5295?
- Signed into law as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5295?
- Patrick Boyd (D, 50), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5295?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05295&which_year=2026
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