HB05528

An Act Requiring Public Agency Employees To Attend Freedom Of Information Act Training.

Introduced·3/6/26

Connecticut HB05528 mandates Freedom of Information Act training for public agency employees starting October 1, 2026.

Connecticut HB05528 requires the Freedom of Information Commission to conduct annual training sessions for public agency members, educating them on the Freedom of Information Act and related statutes. Starting October 1, 2026, all public agency employees must complete this training. Existing employees must finish the training by March 1, 2027. The commission can use video or digital recordings for the training.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

GAE Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

19 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 13

12:00 AM

Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 9

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Apr 9

House

House Calendar Number 365