CT HB06249

Amends Section 22a-19 of Connecticut General Statutes to create new procedures for environmental appeals related to residential building permits, effective October 1, 2025

Requires courts to hold an expedited hearing within 30 days when any party requests judicial review of a residential building permit application under the Connecticut Environmental Protection Act

Intervenors must demonstrate a prima facie showing that unreasonable pollution is reasonably likely to occur; failure to meet this standard results in dismissal of the intervention

Defines "residential building permit application" as any permit for construction or renovation of structures containing one or more dwelling units

Received a Joint Favorable Substitute recommendation from the Environment Committee