Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5333: AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE, A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH PASSAGES.
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning the regulation of striped bass fishing in the state, a working group concerning the wildlife conservation program and procedures concerning the establishment of fish passages. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE, A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH PASSAGES. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective from passage) Notwithstanding any provision of title 26 of the general statutes, any person who violates any regulation concerning the taking of striped bass, whether in the marine or inland waters of the state, shall have committed an infraction and shall pay a fine of one hundred fifty dollars for a first offense, three hundred fifty dollars for a second offense and five hundred dollars for a third or any such subsequent offense, by mail, or plead not guilty in accordance with the provisions of section 51-164n of the general statutes, provided for any infraction imposed pursuant to this section that occurs in the towns of Derby, Shelton, Orange, Milford or Stratford, the amount of such fine shall be paid to the respective municipality where the infraction occurred if a municipal law enforcement officer issued such infraction. Sec. 2. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2026) Notwithstanding any provision of title 26 of the general statutes, for the period commencing December first of each year and ending March thirty-first of the Substitute House Bill No. 5333 following year, all fishing for striped bass shall be catch and release. …
Sponsors
- Joseph Gresko (D, 121) · primary sponsor
- Brandon Chafee (D, 33)
- Aundre Bumgardner (D, 41)
- Ben McGorty (R, 122)
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14)
- Patricia Dillon (D, 92)
- Mark Anderson (R, 62)
- John-Michael Parker (D, 101)
- Irene Haines (R, 34)
- Kathleen Kennedy (R, 119)
- Hubert Delany (D, 144)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-101
- : In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : File Number 585
- : Senate Calendar Number 355
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 389 (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 56 (April 8, 2026): 133 yea, 10 nay, passed
- ENV Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 18, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Electronic government information, Derby, Conservation, Dams, Violations, Energy and Environmental Protection, Department of, Bait, Shelton
Common questions
- What is HB5333?
- HB5333 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE, A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH PASSAGES.
- What does HB5333 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning the regulation of striped bass fishing in the state, a working group concerning the wildlife conservation program and procedures concerning the establishment of fish passages. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5333?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5333?
- Joseph Gresko (D, 121), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5333?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05333&which_year=2026
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