SB 452·CT·senate
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF LIGHTER-THAN-AIR BALLOONS.
Signed into LawFiled Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: Joseph P. Gresko
Latest Action
TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR
May 22, 2026
Summary
The law, effective Oct 1 2026, makes it illegal for anyone in Connecticut to sell, offer for sale, import, or distribute helium that is intended to fill lighter‑than‑air balloons. The ban begins on Oct 1 2028 and is enforced by the Commissioners of Energy and Environmental Protection and Consumer Protection. It aims to stop the use of helium for balloon purposes within the state.
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