AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROCESS FOR INITIATING LOCAL LEGISLATION IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

HB 5256 removes a requirement for local governments to file certified copies of resolution or petition requests with the Secretary of the State before the General Assembly session. Instead, local governments (towns, cities, boroughs) seeking special legislation must now only file these documents with their local clerk. This change simplifies the process for initiating local legislation by eliminating the state-level filing step, effective October 1, 2026. The bill directly affects any municipality requesting special legislation under current law.