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CT SB01377
Bill
Status
6/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
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Updates Connecticut's plane coordinate system to align with the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS), replacing the 1927 and 1983 coordinate systems with the Connecticut Plane Coordinate System (CPCS), effective January 1, 2026
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Restricts driving in the extreme left lane on divided limited access highways with more than two lanes to passing only, with exceptions for emergencies, police direction, and congestion; violators face an $88 fine effective October 1, 2026
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Increases motorcycle helmet requirements from age 18 to 21, raises pedestrian right-of-way violation fines from $500 to $750, and expands bicycle helmet requirements from age 15 to 17
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Creates new regulations for transportation network companies (TNCs) including tiered registration fees ($5,000-$30,000 based on driver count), real-time Spanish/English messaging requirements, weekly driver earnings summaries, and anti-retaliation protections for drivers
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Establishes a small harbor improvement grant program through the Connecticut Port Authority funded by up to $20 million in state bonds, and designates 28 memorial bridges and highways throughout Connecticut
Legislative Description
An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Transportation And Concerning Transportation Network Companies And Drivers, The Projection Of A Laser At An Aircraft Or Flight Path, Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices, Small Harbor Improvement Projects, The Connecticut Public Transportation Council, Bus Public Transportation Services And The Naming Of Certain Roads And Bridges.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/23/2025