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CT HB05458

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 22a-69 of Connecticut General Statutes to add controls on noise levels in movie theaters and entertainment venues to the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection's authority over noise regulation.

  • Requires owners or operators of movie theaters and entertainment venues to post conspicuous notices warning patrons of potential hearing damage from high decibel levels when noise is likely to exceed maximum levels set by the commissioner.

  • Mandates posted notices include contact information for the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and local municipal officials for patron complaints about excessive noise.

  • Effective October 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Maximum Decibel Levels.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/02

2/26/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/25/2016

Full Bill Text

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