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CT HB07172

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to implement a real-time public notification system for sewage spills and permitted sewage bypasses from December 1, 2021 to December 1, 2026

  • Requires the notification system to allow the public to opt-in to receive alerts via phone, electronic mail, or text message when sewage incidents are reported

  • Mandates that notifications be provided independent of any social media platform and delivered within two hours of the department receiving a report

  • Takes effect upon passage and amends section 22a-424a(c)(4) of the general statutes

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/24/2025
Environment3/6/2025

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