AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR HELICOPTER SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS.

HB 6448 allocates $300,000 from the General Fund to the New Milford Police Department for maintaining helicopters used in statewide search and rescue operations. The funding covers the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, 2027, and each year after that. This bill directly supports the New Milford Police Department's helicopter operations, which provide critical search and rescue services across the state. The funding ensures ongoing maintenance of these aircraft to sustain emergency response capabilities.