HB05550

An Act Exempting Course Syllabi From Disclosure Under The Freedom Of Information Act.

Introduced·3/12/26

Connecticut HB05550 exempts course syllabi from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

Connecticut HB05550 amends the state statutes to exempt course syllabi from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. This change affects public institutions of higher education by protecting the contents of course syllabi from public disclosure. The bill also makes a technical change to the government administration section, specifying that certain reports and information must be submitted to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

GAE Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

13 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 18

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 374