AN ACT REQUIRING THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT TO FOLLOW FEDERAL VEHICLE EMISSION STANDARDS.

SB 56 requires Connecticut to adopt federal vehicle emission standards instead of the state's current standards based on California's rules. This bill directly affects vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and regulators in Connecticut by changing the regulatory framework for new vehicle emissions. The key provision replaces Connecticut's existing California-aligned standards with federal requirements, discontinuing the state's separate program. The bill does not create new emission limits but shifts which standards apply to vehicles sold in Connecticut. This change would align Connecticut's vehicle regulations with federal policy rather than California's more stringent rules.