Connecticut · 2026 Session

HB 5291Law

An act concerning the department of emergency services and public protection's recommendations regarding various statutes relating to public safety.

An Act Concerning the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection's Recommendations Regarding Various Statutes Relating to Public Safety.

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Overview

To implement various recommendations of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection concerning (1) the appointment of new or interim fire chiefs, (2) chemical tests of criminal defendants' breath, (3) blood or other biological samples for DNA analysis required from certain arrested or convicted persons, (4) a study of lawfully owed DNA, (5) the membership of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council, (6) standards for determining the proposed level of staffing for the Division of State Police, (7) the school security infrastructure competitive grant program, (8) certificates of competency regarding fireworks and special effects, (9) the holding of firearms or other deadly weapons and ammunition seized pursuant to certain warrants, (10) security officers, and (11) professional bondsmen, surety bail bond agents and bail enforcement agents.

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Legislative history

22 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Apr 28, 2026House

House passed, house amend. Sch.

Apr 29, 2026Senate

Immediate transmittal to the senate

Apr 29, 2026House

(743) file no.

Apr 30, 2026House

Fav. Rpt., tab. For cal., sen.

Apr 30, 2026Senate

(480) senate calendar number

May 5, 2026House

Sen. Adopted ho. Amend. Sch.

May 5, 2026House

Sen. Passed, ho. Amend. Sch.

May 5, 2026House

On consent calendar /in concurrence

May 14, 2026House

(26-45) public act

May 15, 2026House

Transmitted to secretary of the state

May 15, 2026House

Transmitted by secretary of the state to governor

May 26, 2026House

Signed by governor

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An act concerning the department of emergency services and public protection's recommendations regarding various statutes relating to public safety.

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