HB05454

An Act Concerning The Refund Of Certain Firearm Permit Fees.

Introduced·3/4/26

Connecticut HB05454 refunds firearm permit fees if local authorities fail to meet deadlines.

Connecticut HB05454 mandates that local permitting authorities refund $70 to applicants if they fail to fulfill obligations within specified time limits for firearm permits. The bill outlines fees for state and local permits, including renewals, and specifies that local permits expire five years after issuance. It also details the process for funding national criminal history records checks. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

29 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Public Safety and Security Public Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 31

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Mar 31

House

House Calendar Number 228