STATE BILLCT HB 5288PASSED

An Act Concerning Utility Connections For Accessory Dwelling Units.

State of Connecticut

To (1) change statutory references to "accessory apartments" to "accessory dwelling units", and (2) specify that towns, districts or utilities may not require separate utility connections for accessory apartments pursuant to special act zoning regulations.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 7, 2026
189 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2026 Regular Session
CT HB 5288 · PassedMay 7

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Bill details

Last action
Signed by the Governor · May 7, 2026

Sponsors

PAPlanning and Development CommitteeJntPrimary sponsor
AFAntonio FelipeRepresentative · Democrat · HD-130
MMMartha MarxSenator · Democrat · SD-020
NGNick GauthierRepresentative · Democrat · HD-038
TDTom DelnickiRepresentative · Republican · HD-014
KGKenneth GuckerRepresentative · Democrat · HD-138
TNTammy NuccioRepresentative · Republican · HD-053

Bill history

Newest first.

May 7, 2026Signed by the GovernorHouse
May 6, 2026Transmitted by Secretary of the State to GovernorHouse
May 6, 2026Transmitted to the Secretary of StateHouse
May 4, 2026Public Act 26-7House
Apr 30, 2026In ConcurrenceHouse
Apr 30, 2026Senate PassedSenate
Apr 30, 2026Rules SuspendedSenate
Apr 28, 2026Senate Calendar Number 476Senate
Show 12 earlier actions
Apr 28, 2026Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, SenateSenate
Apr 27, 2026Immediate Transmittal to the SenateSenate
Apr 27, 2026House PassedHouse
Mar 25, 2026File Number 162House
Mar 25, 2026House Calendar Number 137House
Mar 25, 2026Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, HouseHouse
Mar 25, 2026Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' OfficeHouse
Mar 19, 2026Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/24/26 5:00 PMHouse
Mar 9, 2026Filed with Legislative Commissioners' OfficeHouse
Mar 6, 2026Joint Favorable SubstituteHouse
Feb 20, 2026Public Hearing 02/27House
Feb 19, 2026Referred to Joint Committee on Planning and DevelopmentHouse

Recorded votes

PD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)Mar 6, 2026 · Joint · 20 yea · 0 nayPassed
House Roll Call Vote 108Apr 27, 2026 · House · 135 yea · 13 nayPassed
Senate Roll Call Vote 211Apr 30, 2026 · Senate · 26 yea · 10 nayPassed

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