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CT HB05400

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "police patrol vehicle" in Connecticut General Statutes section 29-6d(a) to clarify that it means any state or local police vehicle

  • Adds a new exclusion for administrative vehicles in which an occupant is wearing body-worn camera equipment, in addition to existing exclusions for bicycles, motor scooters, all-terrain vehicles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and animal control vehicles

  • Applies to statutes governing body-worn recording equipment and dashboard camera requirements for law enforcement

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An Act Revising The Definition Of "police Patrol Vehicle".

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/03

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security2/26/2026

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