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CT HB05524

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Geraldo Reyes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a "Sewage Right-to-Know Act" in Connecticut requiring mandatory notification when sewage spills occur into streams or rivers
  • Facilities responsible for sewage spills must notify all town residents and town officials located downstream of the spill location
  • Applies specifically to spills into running bodies of water such as streams and rivers
  • Aims to protect residents who fish and swim in rivers and streams by providing timely warnings of contamination

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Sewage Right-to-know Act.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Environment

1/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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