AN ACT CONCERNING RESERVED SEATING ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

HB 5461 requires Connecticut's Department of Transportation to develop specific policies and staff training programs to improve enforcement of reserved seating for people with disabilities on public transportation. The bill aims to increase the availability of these designated seats by strengthening compliance with existing rules, rather than changing the current reservation requirements. It directs the DOT to create concrete enforcement mechanisms, such as clearer guidelines and staff education, to ensure reserved spaces are consistently available. This policy change directly affects passengers with disabilities who rely on accessible seating during transit use.