Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5349: AN ACT CONCERNING A POLICE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM AND THE ROUNDING OF CERTAIN CASH PURCHASES.
Status: Signed into law, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning a police officer training program and the rounding of certain cash purchases. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING A POLICE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM AND THE ROUNDING OF CERTAIN CASH PURCHASES. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2026) (a) Not later than January 1, 2028, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, in consultation with the Police Officer Standards and Training Council, shall coordinate with an independent institution of higher education with a campus located in the city of West Haven to establish a statewide, one-day training program for police officers in the state in order to increase law enforcement retention and readiness. Such training shall include, but need not be limited to, expert instruction, scenario-based exercises, de-escalation skills and practical planning, and be available on an online technology platform. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a police officer to attend such training at an independent institution of higher education in the city of West Haven. For purposes of this section, "police officer" has the same meaning as provided in section 7-294a of the general statutes. (b) Not later than January 1, 2029, and annually thereafter, the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, on the status of the program to the joint standing House Bill No. 5349 committees of the General Assembly having …
Sponsors
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14) · primary sponsor
- Kenneth Gucker (D, 138)
- John Kissel (R, 7)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-128
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule B
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule B
- : Senate Calendar Number 560
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : Transmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 413 (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 305 (May 6, 2026): 148 yea, 0 nay, passed
- GL Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (March 11, 2026): 19 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Consumer Protection Department, Emergency Services and Public Protection, Department of, West Haven, Task forces, Studies
Common questions
- What is HB5349?
- HB5349 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING A POLICE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM AND THE ROUNDING OF CERTAIN CASH PURCHASES.
- What does HB5349 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning a police officer training program and the rounding of certain cash purchases. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5349?
- Signed into law as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5349?
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5349?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05349&which_year=2026
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