AN ACT CONCERNING MANUFACTURING.

HB 6879 requires the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to study manufacturers' needs in the state and submit a report to the legislature by February 1, 2026. This bill does not create new regulations, funding, or direct changes for manufacturers - it only mandates a study to identify potential needs. The study will be conducted using existing resources, with no additional state or municipal costs. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on gathering information, not implementing policy changes.