HB 5391·CT·house
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ZONING REGULATIONS.
Signed into LawFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Steven Winter
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SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
May 7, 2026
Summary
HB 5391 replaces the old Section 8‑12 and gives local officials new powers to stop illegal building, grading, or land‑use activities. Property owners, tenants, contractors and others who violate zoning can be fined daily, and willful violations may lead to higher fines or short jail terms. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026.
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