AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGARDING THE LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION OF AIRPORTS AND OTHER AIR NAVIGATION FACILITIES.
SB 236 establishes a new licensing and registration system for airports and air navigation facilities in Connecticut. It requires facilities expecting more than 36 annual landings/takeoffs to obtain a license (costing $300, renewable every 3 years) and those with 36 or fewer to register (costing $100, renewable every 3 years), both requiring certification of compliance with laws. Municipalities operating their own airports are exempt from these fees. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, and includes penalties for operating without proper licensing/registration (class C misdemeanor). This directly affects airport operators, particularly small facilities with lower traffic volumes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2026
Last action Apr 13, 2026
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The bill was converted from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Joint Favorable Substitute,' indicating it has passed committee review and is ready for final action. The substantive text remains largely the same, but the version number and header information were updated to reflect its new status in the legislative process.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; it continues to regulate the licensing and registration of airports, heliports, and other air navigation facilities in Connecticut.
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The bill title was changed from 'Raised Bill No. 236' to 'Substitute Bill No. 236,' and the committee reference was updated to show it is a 'TRA Joint Favorable Substitute,' reflecting its progression through the legislative process.
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Committee
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Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable
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Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Transportation
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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