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HB 5400·CT·house

AN ACT REVISING THE DEFINITION OF "POLICE PATROL VEHICLE".

Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Greg S. Howard
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FILE NO. 252

Mar 30, 2026

Summary

The bill revises Connecticut law to define a “police patrol vehicle” as any state or local police vehicle, but specifically excludes administrative cars with occupants wearing body‑worn cameras, bicycles, motor scooters, all‑terrain vehicles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and animal‑control vehicles. It also adds clear definitions for law‑enforcement units, police officers, body‑worn and dashboard cameras, and digital data storage. The changes become effective on October 1, 2026.

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