Connecticut HB5497: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE TRADES INDUSTRY.

What the bill says

An act establishing a task force to study the effects of artificial intelligence on the trades industry and requiring a study of a certified nursing assistant training program. assembly convened.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE TRADES INDUSTRY AND REQUIRING A STUDY OF A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM. Assembly convened: Section 1. (Effective from passage) (a) There is established a task force to study the effects of the use of artificial intelligence on the trades industry. Such study shall include, but need not be limited to, an examination of (1) job displacement of employees in the trades industry, and (2) current coursework and curriculum of the Technical and Education Career System regarding the use of artificial intelligence. (b) The task force shall consist of the following (2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate; (3) One appointed by the majority leader of the House of Representatives; LCO No. 2790 1 of Raised Bill No. 5497 (4) One appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) One appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives; (6) One appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; (7) The Labor Commissioner, or the commissioner's designee; and (8) The executive director of the Technical Education and Career System. (c) Any member of the task force appointed under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6) of subsection (b) of this section may be a member of the General …

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Sponsors

• Brian Lanoue (R, 45) · primary sponsor
• Nicholas Gauthier (D, 38)
• Nicholas Menapace (D, 37)
• Sarah Keitt (D, 134)
• Larry Butler (D, 72)
• Michael Shannon (D, 117)
• Tom Delnicki (R, 14)

Latest actions

1. May 6, 2026: Senate Calendar Number 557
2. May 6, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
3. May 6, 2026: Transmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17
4. May 6, 2026: House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
5. May 6, 2026: House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 6216
6. April 7, 2026: File Number 433
7. April 7, 2026: House Calendar Number 317
8. April 7, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
9. April 7, 2026: Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
10. March 30, 2026: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/07/26 12:00 PM

Votes

• House Roll Call 284 (May 6, 2026): 150 yea, 0 nay, passed
• LAB Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 19, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB5497?

HB5497 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE TRADES INDUSTRY.

What does HB5497 do?

In its own words: An act establishing a task force to study the effects of artificial intelligence on the trades industry and requiring a study of a certified nursing assistant training program. assembly convened.

What is the status of HB5497?

Passed one chamber as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: Senate Calendar Number 557 (May 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5497?

Brian Lanoue (R, 45), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5497?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05497&which_year=2026