AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MUNICIPAL INTERNET WEB SITES.

This bill requires all Connecticut municipalities (including towns, cities, and boroughs) to register a ".gov" internet domain with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) by July 1, 2027, and redirect all existing municipal websites to this domain or discontinue their current addresses. It applies to every municipality regardless of existing charters, special acts, or home rule ordinances. The law does not impose registration fees, as ".gov" domains are free for eligible government entities, though some municipalities may need staff time for the transition. A federal grant program through CISA is available to assist municipalities without the resources to complete the change.