AN ACT REQUIRING A STATE-WIDE PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES REGARDING SUPPRESSION OF FIRES IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

SB 268 requires Connecticut's Departments of Emergency Services and Public Protection and Energy and Environmental Protection to jointly develop a statewide protocol and procedures for suppressing fires in electric vehicles. The bill directly affects firefighters and emergency responders who handle EV fire incidents across the state. Its key provision mandates the creation of standardized safety procedures specifically addressing the unique challenges of electric vehicle fires, such as battery hazards. This protocol will guide emergency responses but does not impose new requirements on vehicle manufacturers or owners. The bill focuses solely on establishing response guidelines for state agencies.