Raised H.B. No. 5525
Session Year 2026

AN ACT CONCERNING A RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.

To establish a rapid response program and protocol for the elimination and containment of hydrilla and other aquatic invasive species in the state.

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  Permits 

 

• HB05152 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN AUTHORITIES RELATED TO THE PREVENTION OF WILDFIRES.
• HB05154 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN REVISIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S PERMITTING AUTHORITY.
• HB05291 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS STATUTES RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
• HB05331 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE AIR PERMITS OF CERTAIN CREMATORIES.
• HB05334 - AN ACT CONCERNING RIPARIAN AREAS.
• HB05339 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERMITTING OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS.
• HB05350 - AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION.
• HB05460 - AN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE FIRE PROTECTION.
• HB05511 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CONSENT ORDERS.
• HB05520 - AN ACT CONCERNING FISH PASSAGES.
• HB05523 - AN ACT CONCERNING TRIBAL COMANAGEMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES.

  Plans 

 

• HB05003 - AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE.
• HB05235 - AN ACT CONCERNING A PLAN AND COORDINATED RESPONSE TO PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ON PROPERTY UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
• HB05236 - AN ACT CONCERNING WORKPLACE HEALTH, SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT WORKERS.
• HB05245 - AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AGGREGATION PROGRAMS.
• HB05323 - AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.
• HB05330 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN WILDLIFE ACTION PLANS.
• HB05337 - AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM INCENTIVES.
• HB05347 - AN ACT REQUIRING A PLAN FOR THE TRANSLATION AND REVIEW OF FORMS AND APPLICATIONS REQUIRED TO ACCESS STATE AGENCY SERVICES OR BENEFITS BY LIMITED-ENGLISH PROFICIENT INDIVIDUALS.
• HB05351 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SOCIAL EQUITY COUNCIL'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CANNABIS REGULATION.
• HB05362 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAJORITY LEADER'S ROUNDTABLE.
• HB05366 - AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL.
• HB05452 - AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL PARTICIPATION IN THE CONNECTICUT LAND MOBILE RADIO NETWORK AND RELATED COSTS.
• HB05457 - AN ACT CONCERNING FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS THAT OCCUR AT SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC FACILITIES.
• HB05460 - AN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE FIRE PROTECTION.
• HB05474 - AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF MEDICAL CARE FOR PERSONS WHO ARE INCARCERATED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
• HB05477 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE WELL-BEING OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND PERSONS WHO ARE INCARCERATED IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
• HB05479 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT'S PLAN TO BECOME A MEMBER OF AN ASSOCIATION OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES.

  Signs 

 

• HB05228 - AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND VAPOR PRODUCT DEALERS.
• HB05269 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ENERGY DRINK CONSUMPTION BY CHILDREN AND REQUIRING CERTAIN SIGNAGE AT THE POINT OF SALE OF SUCH DRINKS.
• HB05335 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SAFETY CAPACITY OF BURR POND STATE PARK IN TORRINGTON.

  Task forces 

 

• HB05003 - AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE.
• HB05163 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY METHODS AND PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING AFFORDABILITY FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.
• HB05223 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ISSUES CONCERNING GROCERY STORE BEER PERMITS.
• HB05264 - AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICE ANIMALS IN INSURANCE UNDERWRITING, THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADVOCATE IN PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE WELFARE OR CUSTODY OF COMPANION ANIMALS, ASSAULT OF A DOMESTIC ANIMAL AND ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL ABUSE TASK FORCE.
• HB05323 - AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.
• HB05340 - AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION.
• HB05349 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION.
• HB05369 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE ON THE CALCULATION OF AFFORDABILITY IN THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCESS.
• HB05376 - AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPLICATIONS.
• HB05488 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY EXPANDING THE 2-1-1 INFOLINE PROGRAM.
• HB05497 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE TRADES INDUSTRY AND REQUIRING A STUDY OF A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM.

  Energy and Environmental Protection, Department of 

 

• HB05151 - AN ACT CONCERNING PROPOSALS DERIVED FROM THE WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY.
• HB05152 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN AUTHORITIES RELATED TO THE PREVENTION OF WILDFIRES.
• HB05153 - AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RELATED STATUTES.
• HB05154 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN REVISIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S PERMITTING AUTHORITY.
• HB05155 - AN ACT CONCERNING PESTICIDE REPORTING MODERNIZATION.
• HB05156 - AN ACT CONCERNING A CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND.
• HB05246 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY.
• HB05248 - AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND TRANSMISSION PLANNING.
• HB05290 - AN ACT CONCERNING COASTAL SITE PLAN REVIEWS FOR CERTAIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
• HB05330 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN WILDLIFE ACTION PLANS.
• HB05332 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN BOATING REGULATIONS.
• HB05333 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE.
• HB05335 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SAFETY CAPACITY OF BURR POND STATE PARK IN TORRINGTON.
• HB05337 - AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM INCENTIVES.
• HB05339 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERMITTING OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS.
• HB05340 - AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION.
• HB05470 - AN ACT CONCERNING HYBRID SCHOOL BUSES.
• HB05475 - AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF PERMITTING PROCESSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
• HB05520 - AN ACT CONCERNING FISH PASSAGES.
• HB05521 - AN ACT CONCERNING STERILE CULTIVARS.
• HB05522 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SEWAGE RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT AND REQUIRING A REPORT CONCERNING WELL CONTAMINATION PROTOCOLS.
• HB05523 - AN ACT CONCERNING TRIBAL COMANAGEMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES.
• HB05524 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
• HB05526 - AN ACT CONCERNING RECIPROCITY FOR CERTAIN INLAND WATERS FISHING LICENSES.