HB05522

An Act Concerning The Sewage Right-to-know Act And Requiring A Report Concerning Well Contamination Protocols.

Chamber Passed·4/27/26

Connecticut HB05522 updates the Sewage Right-to-Know Act by requiring real-time public notifications of sewage spills and mandating a report on well.

Connecticut HB05522 amends the Sewage Right-to-Know Act by requiring operators of sewage treatment plants or collection systems to submit electronic reports to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection within two hours of any sewage spill or permitted sewage bypass. These reports must include details such as the volume of discharge, treatment level, and location. The Department must then implement a real-time public notification system by December 1, 2026, to inform the public of these incidents.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 144–5 · Apr 27
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

144 Yea

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5 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 13

12:00 AM

Environment Public Hearing

History

Apr 28

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Apr 28

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 464

Apr 27

House

House Passed