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SB 1562 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CHANGING THE AUTHORIZED USE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED TO THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN.

SB 1562 changes the permitted use for a specific parcel of state land that was previously transferred to the Town of Newtown. This bill directly affects the Town of Newtown, allowing them to utilize the land for a different purpose than previously authorized. The key provision modifies the legal restrictions on how the land may be used, though the exact new purpose isn't detailed in the provided context. As a procedural bill, it focuses solely on updating the land's authorized use designation. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on June 30, 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 Signed Jun 30, 2025
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What changed between versions

Raised Bill → GOS Joint Favorable Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was revised from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'GOS Joint Favorable Substitute' with substantive changes to Section 1. The original version simply stated the town could use the land for open space or recreation instead of economic development. The substitute version clarifies that the original deed restriction is completely released and relinquished, while simultaneously adding a new requirement that the land must be used exclusively for open space or recreation, with a reversion clause if used for other purposes.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded by adding specific conditions for land use and a reversion mechanism, changing from a permissive use change to a conditional use change with state oversight.
REQUIREMENT

Added explicit language releasing and relinquishing the original deed restriction rather than just stating the town may use the land differently.

Added a new subsection requiring the land to be used exclusively for open space or recreational purposes only.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a reversion clause stating the land must return to the state of Connecticut if used for any purpose other than open space or recreation.

Added a requirement for the State Treasurer to execute and deliver any necessary instruments to carry out the bill's provisions.

Floor votes · Senate May 30, 2025 · House Jun 3, 2025

How they voted

36–0
Passed
Total votes 36
May 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
20
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Jun 30, 2025
Signed into law
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
upper
Jun 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
HOUSE PASSED
lower
May 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
SENATE PASSED
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Oversight
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.