AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS STATUTES RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Summary
The law adds a series of public‑safety changes recommended by Connecticut’s Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. It requires fire departments to report new or interim chiefs, tightens rules for breath‑alcohol testing and DNA sampling of certain offenders, sets staffing guidelines for the State Police, creates a $5 million school‑security grant, regulates fireworks displays, outlines how seized guns are handled, and updates licensing for security officers and bondsmen who carry firearms. These measures aim to improve coordination, accountability, and safety across multiple public‑safety domains.
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