Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut SB407: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE PERMITS ALLOWING ORGAN TRANSPORT VEHICLES TO USE CERTAIN LIGHTS.
Status: Signed into law, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
An act authorizing the commissioner of motor vehicles to issue permits allowing organ transport vehicles to use certain lights. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE PERMITS ALLOWING ORGAN TRANSPORT VEHICLES TO USE CERTAIN LIGHTS. Assembly convened: Section 1. Section 14-96q of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2026): (a) A permit is required for the use of colored or flashing lights on all motor vehicles or equipment specified in this section except: (1) Motor vehicles not registered in this state used for transporting or escorting any vehicle or load, or combinations thereof, which is either oversize or overweight, or both, when operating under a permit issued by the Commissioner of Transportation pursuant to section 14-270; or (2) motor vehicles or equipment that are (A) equipped with lights in accordance with this section, (B) owned or leased by the federal government, the state of Connecticut, or any other state, commonwealth or local municipality, and (C) registered to such governmental entity. When used in this section, the term "flashing" shall be considered to include the term "revolving". (b) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, or such other person specifically identified in this section, may issue permits for the use of Substitute Senate Bill No. 407 colored or flashing lights on vehicles in accordance with this section, at the commissioner's or such person's discretion. Any person, firm or corporation …
Sponsors
- Tami Zawistowski (R, 61) · primary sponsor
- Hubert Delany (D, 144)
- Henry Genga (D, 10)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-147
- : In Concurrence
- : House Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
- : House Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A
- : House Calendar Number 521
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- : Rules Suspended, Transmitted to the House
Votes
- House Roll Call 311 (May 6, 2026): 149 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call 165 (April 28, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call 164 (April 28, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (March 17, 2026): 29 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Transportation, Emergency vehicles
Common questions
- What is SB407?
- SB407 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE PERMITS ALLOWING ORGAN TRANSPORT VEHICLES TO USE CERTAIN LIGHTS.
- What does SB407 do?
- In its own words: An act authorizing the commissioner of motor vehicles to issue permits allowing organ transport vehicles to use certain lights. assembly convened.
- What is the status of SB407?
- Signed into law as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB407?
- Tami Zawistowski (R, 61), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB407?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00407&which_year=2026
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