STATE BILLCT HB 5333PASSED

An Act Concerning The Regulation Of Striped Bass Fishing In The State, A Working Group Concerning The Wildlife Conservation Program And Procedures Concerning The Establishment Of Fish Passages.

State of Connecticut

To clarify penalties for violating regulations concerning the taking of striped bass, prohibit the use of horseshoe crabs as bait, authorize the sale of certain lobsters from out-of-state by food service establishments and prohibit certain bait fishing in the Housatonic River and harvesting of striped bass.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Jun 2, 2026
163 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2026 Regular Session
CT HB 5333 · PassedJun 2

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Bill details

Last action
Signed by the Governor · Jun 2, 2026

Sponsors

ECEnvironment CommitteeJntPrimary sponsor
JGJoseph GreskoRepresentative · Democrat · HD-121
BCBrandon ChafeeRepresentative · Democrat · HD-033
ABAundre BumgardnerRepresentative · Democrat · HD-041
BMBen McgortyRepresentative · Republican · HD-122
TDTom DelnickiRepresentative · Republican · HD-014
PDPatricia DillonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-092
MAMark AndersonRepresentative · Republican · HD-062
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JPJohn-Michael ParkerRepresentative · Democrat · HD-101
IHIrene HainesRepresentative · Republican · HD-034
KKKathy KennedyRepresentative · Republican · HD-119
HDHubert DelanyRepresentative · Democrat · HD-144

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 2, 2026Signed by the GovernorHouse
May 26, 2026Transmitted by Secretary of the State to GovernorHouse
May 26, 2026Transmitted to the Secretary of StateHouse
May 19, 2026Public Act 26-101House
May 6, 2026In ConcurrenceHouse
May 6, 2026Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule ASenate
May 6, 2026Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule ASenate
Apr 10, 2026File Number 585Senate
Show 13 earlier actions
Apr 10, 2026Senate Calendar Number 355Senate
Apr 10, 2026Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, SenateSenate
Apr 8, 2026House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule AHouse
Apr 8, 2026House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 3870House
Apr 2, 2026File Number 382House
Apr 2, 2026House Calendar Number 268House
Apr 2, 2026Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, HouseHouse
Apr 2, 2026Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' OfficeHouse
Mar 27, 2026Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26 5:00 PMHouse
Mar 19, 2026Filed with Legislative Commissioners' OfficeHouse
Mar 18, 2026Joint Favorable SubstituteHouse
Feb 27, 2026Public Hearing 03/04House
Feb 26, 2026Referred to Joint Committee on EnvironmentHouse

Recorded votes

ENV Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)Mar 18, 2026 · Joint · 34 yea · 0 nayPassed
House Roll Call Vote 56 AS AMENDEDApr 8, 2026 · House · 133 yea · 10 nayPassed
Senate Roll Call Vote 389May 6, 2026 · Senate · 36 yea · 0 nayPassed

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