SB 1404 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING CONFORMING ADJUSTMENTS TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITION TO A RELEASED-BASED CLEANUP PROGRAM.

This procedural bill updates Connecticut's pollution cleanup rules to support a new "released-based" cleanup program. It requires property owners to report and clean up pollution releases (like spills or leaks) after new regulations take effect, and clarifies when property ownership changes (such as sales, foreclosures, or family transfers) trigger cleanup responsibilities. It directly affects businesses and property owners who create pollution, ensuring they meet cleanup standards without unnecessary liability for routine transfers. The bill is technical in nature, focusing on aligning existing statutes with the new program framework.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Signed May 13, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 30, 2025 · House May 8, 2025

How they voted

360
Passed
Total votes 36
Apr 30, 2025
D Democratic25
25 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
11 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
6
Committee
2
Amendments
2
May 13, 2025
Signed into law
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR IN ORIGINAL
upper
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
HOUSE PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
HOUSE ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Commerce
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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