Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 7 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 5243 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM PLAN FOR THE GREATER MYSTIC AREA.

Last action — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Ned Lamont (Democratic) on June 02, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill establishes a working group for economic development and tourism in the Greater Mystic area.

The bill creates a working group tasked with developing a plan to enhance economic development and tourism in the Greater Mystic area. This plan aims to support local businesses and attract visitors.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families in the area could see improvements in local job opportunities and community amenities as a result of enhanced economic development efforts.
  • Small Business: Local small businesses may benefit from increased tourism and economic growth driven by the working group's initiatives.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

47 added · 94 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to HB 5243 establish a working group focused on economic development and tourism in the Mystic area, specifically Groton and Stonington. The plan created by this group will look into funding options for restoring Stonington Harbor's breakwater, transportation improvements to reduce traffic and parking issues, and infrastructure enhancements for better accessibility and coastal resilience. This matters because it aims to boost local tourism and economic growth while addressing important infrastructure challenges in the region.

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House of Representatives File No.
Substitute House Bill No.
730 General Assembly February Session, 2026Reprint of File No.
5243 Special Act No.
314) Substitute House Bill No.
26-30 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM PLAN FOR THE GREATER MYSTIC AREA.
5243 As Amended by House Amendment Schedule "A" Approved by the Legislative Commissioner April 28, 2026 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM PLAN FOR THE GREATER MYSTIC AREA.
(b)Theworkinggroupshallconsistofthefollowingmembers:(1)The chairpersons and ranking members of the joint standing committee of sHB5243 / File No.
(b)Theworkinggroupshallconsistofthefollowingmembers:(1)The chairpersons and ranking members of the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to commerce, or their designees;
730 sHB5243 File No.
730 the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to commerce, or their designees;
(3) the state representatives and state senators of the General Assembly representing the town of Stonington, or their designees;
(3) the state representatives and state senators of the General Assembly representing the town of Stonington, or their Substitute House Bill No.
5243 designees;
sHB5243 / File No.
Governor's Action:
730 sHB5243 File No.
Approved June 2, 2026 Special Act No.
730 This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
26-30 2 of 2
Section 1 from passage New section sHB5243 / File No.
730 3 sHB5243 File No.
730 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill has no fiscal impact by establishing a working group to develop a plan related to economic development and tourism in the greater Mystic area.
It is anticipated that the members of the working group will have the expertise necessary or consult with any persons or experts needed, as allowed by the bill, to complete the plan.
House "A" has no fiscal impact by (1) modifying the membership of the working group and (2) changing the due date for the required report.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None sHB5243 / File No.
730 4 sHB5243 File No.
730 OLR Bill Analysis sHB 5243 (as amended by House "A") AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM PLAN FOR THE GREATER MYSTIC AREA.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Commerce Committee Joint Favorable Substitute Yea 20 Nay 0 (03/17/2026) sHB5243 / File No.
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Action History

  1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  2. TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR

  3. TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE

  4. SPECIAL ACT 26-30

  5. ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCE

  6. SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A

  7. SEN. ADOPTED HO. AMEND. SCH. A

  8. FILE NO. 730

  9. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 473

  10. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  11. IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO THE SENATE

  12. HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A

  13. HOUSE ADOPTED HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A

  14. FILE NO. 314

  15. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 233

  16. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  17. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  18. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26

  19. FILED WITH LCO

  20. Joint Favorable Substitute

  21. PUBLIC HEARING 0224

  22. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Commerce

Sponsors

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5243?
HB 5243 is sponsored by Chris Aniskovich (Republican), William Heffernan (Democratic), Hector Arzeno (Democratic), Savet Constantine (Democratic), Michael D. Quinn (Democratic), John Santanella (Democratic), Kerry S. Wood (Democratic), and Aundre Bumgardner (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5243?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2026. Enacted.
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