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CT HB05348

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mitch Bolinsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Transportation required to install an at-grade railroad crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the Housatonic Railroad, excluding motorized vehicles
  • Town of Newtown responsible for all installation and ongoing maintenance costs of the crossing
  • Amends Section 52-557 to expand the definition of "recreational purpose" to include using this railroad crossing
  • Expands the definition of "owner" under the Recreational Land Use Act to include Housatonic Railroad and its successors, providing them liability immunity

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Railroad Crossing For Pedestrians And Bicyclists To Cross The Housatonic Railroad At Grade.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation

1/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/16/2025

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