AN ACT CONCERNING HELIUM AND LIGHTER-THAN-AIR BALLOONS.
HB 5530 prohibits the sale of helium-filled and lighter-than-air balloons in Connecticut. This bill directly affects businesses that sell these balloons, such as party stores and retailers. The key provision bans the sale of these specific balloon types, with no exceptions or alternative mechanisms described in the bill text. The stated purpose is a straightforward sales prohibition, with no additional environmental or safety provisions outlined.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Environment
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Brandon Chafee
DDemocratic/Working Families
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