CT HB05462

Defines "agri-tourism activity" as interactive or passive public events on farms for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, including farming, food production, historical site viewing, and harvest-your-own events, but excludes farm lodging and roadside farm stands.

Requires the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, in consultation with the Commissioner of Agriculture, to conduct a study of existing civil liability protections for farmers offering agri-tourism activities in Connecticut.

Directs the study to examine methods for providing additional civil liability protections to farmers engaged in agri-tourism activities.

Mandates submission of a report detailing study findings to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having jurisdiction over judiciary matters by January 1, 2025.

Takes effect immediately upon passage and creates a new statutory section.