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HB 5153·CT·house

AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RELATED STATUTES.

Signed into LawFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Josh Elliott (D)
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SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Jun 4, 2026

Summary

The bill updates several Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) programs. It widens who can receive open‑space and watershed grants, clarifies how prior conservation easements are treated, and launches rebate and voucher incentives for electric vehicles and zero‑emission school buses, with strong preferences for low‑income and environmental‑justice areas. These changes aim to promote land restoration, clean transportation, and equitable access to state resources.

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