SB 508 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OF AN OPERATOR'S LICENSE FOR REPEATEDLY FAILING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS.

This bill updates Connecticut law to automatically suspend driver's licenses for individuals who repeatedly fail to stop for school buses with flashing red lights. It applies to all licensed drivers, youth instruction permit holders under 18, and unlicensed individuals attempting to operate vehicles. The law establishes specific suspension periods ranging from 30 days to five years depending on the type of violation and whether it is a first or subsequent offense. The commissioner of motor vehicles must enforce these suspensions without a hearing once the required number of violations is documented.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Signed Jun 4, 2026
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What changed between versions

Raised Bill JUD Joint Favorable Substitute · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was converted from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Joint Favorable Substitute,' indicating it has been approved by both legislative chambers. The most significant substantive change involves the suspension penalties for youth drivers under 18; the substitute version adds a specific penalty for a third or subsequent violation of certain traffic laws, which was missing in the original draft. Additionally, the effective date for the new penalties was adjusted from October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2025, allowing the law to take effect sooner.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding penalty severity was expanded to include a third violation of specific traffic offenses for young drivers, and the effective date was moved up by one year.
ENFORCEMENT

Added a specific suspension penalty for a third or subsequent violation of certain traffic laws for drivers under 18, clarifying the consequences for repeat offenders.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date of the new penalties from October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2025.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2026 · House May 5, 2026

How they voted

360
Passed
Total votes 36
Apr 29, 2026
D Democratic25
25 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
11 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Jun 4, 2026
Signed into law
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
upper
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
HOUSE PASSED
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
SENATE PASSED
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary
upper
14 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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