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HB 5550 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT EXEMPTING COURSE SYLLABI FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

This bill makes two main changes to Connecticut state law. First, it exempts course syllabi from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, meaning students and the public cannot request these course outlines from public universities. Second, it updates a statute requiring state officials to report on government reorganization efforts to the legislature. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026, and apply to public institutions of higher education and state government departments.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026
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Raised Bill → GAE Joint Favorable Substitute · 1 edit
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The bill was converted from a technical amendment to a substitute version that removes the phrase 'Government Administration' from the title and purpose statement. This change clarifies that the legislation's primary goal is to exempt course syllabi from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, rather than making a technical update to government administration statutes.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on exempting course syllabi from disclosure, but the legislative intent has shifted from a technical amendment to a direct exemption measure.
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The title and purpose statement were revised to remove references to 'Government Administration,' focusing the bill solely on the exemption of course syllabi from the Freedom of Information Act.

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Committee
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Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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