Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 36 D · 4 R cosponsors

HB 5155 — AN ACT CONCERNING PESTICIDE REPORTING MODERNIZATION.

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 11, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Ned Lamont (Democratic) on June 04, 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.

  • 40 sponsors

    40 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (36 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill modernizes reporting requirements for pesticide use.

The bill updates the rules for how pesticide use is reported. It aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of reporting these chemicals.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means more accurate data on pesticide use, potentially aiding in environmental protection efforts.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

54 added · 98 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 5155 establishes a working group tasked with exploring the development of a searchable database for pesticide sales and usage data. Key changes include a specific requirement for the group to compare this initiative with similar databases in at least two other states, focusing on the costs of implementation and use, as well as possible security and proprietary concerns. This matters because creating a well-informed database can improve transparency and tracking of pesticide use, which is vital for environmental protection and public health.

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House of Representatives File No.
House Bill No.
735 General Assembly February Session, 2026Reprint of File No.
5155 Special Act No.
36) House Bill No.
26-10 AN ACT CONCERNING PESTICIDE REPORTING MODERNIZATION.
5155 As Amended by House Amendment Schedule "A" Approved by the Legislative Commissioner April 28, 2026 AN ACT CONCERNING PESTICIDE REPORTING MODERNIZATION.
(1)Reviewing thecostsofcreating,licensing andmaintaining such databases and the costs associated with complying with the use of such databases for any applicator, farmer, retailer or other person who reports any such sales or use information, and (2) learning the parameters, uses, outcomes and end users of such databases, including, but not limited to, any security or proprietary information issues related HB5155 / File No.
(1)Reviewing thecostsofcreating,licensing andmaintaining such databases and the costs associated with complying with the use of such databases for any applicator, farmer, retailer or other person who reports any such sales or use information, and (2) learning the parameters, uses, outcomes and end users of such databases, including, but not limited to, any security or proprietary information issues related to the use of such databases.
735 HB5155 File No.
(b) Not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section, the cochairpersons and ranking members of the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to the environment shall jointly select two cochairpersons of House Bill No.
735 to the use of such databases.
5155 such working group who shall, not later than thirty days after such appointment, select the membership of such working group, which shall include:
(b) Not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section, the cochairpersons and ranking members of the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to the environment shall jointly select two cochairpersons of such working group who shall, not later than thirty days after such appointment, select the membership of such working group, which shall include:
(e) Not later than January 15, 2027, such working group shall submit a report on its examination, findings and recommendations, including, but not limited to, any legislative proposals, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters HB5155 / File No.
(e) Not later than January 15, 2027, such working group shall submit a report on its examination, findings and recommendations, including, but not limited to, any legislative proposals, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to theenvironment,inaccordance withtheprovisionsofsection 11-4a of the general statutes.
735 HB5155 File No.
735 relating to theenvironment,inaccordance withtheprovisionsofsection 11-4a of the general statutes.
This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
Special Act No.
Section 1 from passage New section HB5155 / File No.
26-10 2 of 3 House Bill No.
735 3 HB5155 File No.
5155 Governor's Action:
735 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.
Approved June 4, 2026 Special Act No.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
26-10 3 of 3
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 creates a working group to examine the creation of a searchable database associated with the sales and use of pesticides resulting in no fiscal impact to the state.
The working group has the resources and expertise to meet the requirements of the bill.
House "A" strikes the underlying bill and its associated fiscal impact resulting in the impact described above.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None HB5155 / File No.
735 4 HB5155 File No.
735 OLR Bill Analysis HB 5155 (as amended by House "A") AN ACT CONCERNING PESTICIDE REPORTING MODERNIZATION.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Environment Committee Joint Favorable Yea 22 Nay 11 (03/04/2026) HB5155 / 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 26-10

  5. ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCE

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

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

  8. FILE NO. 735

  9. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 478

  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. 36

  15. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 54

  16. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  17. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  18. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/16/26

  19. FILED WITH LCO

  20. Joint Favorable

  21. PUBLIC HEARING 0220

  22. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Environment

Sponsors

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40 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (40)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5155?
HB 5155 is sponsored by Anthony L. Nolan (Democratic), Hilda E. Santiago (Democratic), Bobby G. Gibson (Democratic), Devin R. Carney (Republican), Chris Aniskovich (Republican), Tina Courpas (Republican), Tom O'Dea (Republican), Roland J. Lemar (Democratic), John-Michael Parker (Democratic), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Kai J. Belton (Democratic), Julie Kushner (Democratic), Rebecca Martinez (Democratic), Aimee Berger-Girvalo (Democratic), Larry B. Butler (Democratic), Patrick Biggins (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Hubert D. Delany (Democratic), Eleni Kavros DeGraw (Democratic), Josh Elliott (Democratic), Jennifer Leeper (Democratic), Jane M. Garibay (Democratic), Brandon Chafee (Democratic), Lucy Dathan (Democratic), Hector Arzeno (Democratic), Frank Smith (Democratic), Michael "MJ" Shannon (Democratic), Patricia A. Dillon (Democratic), Kenneth Gucker (Democratic), Savet Constantine (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic), Liz Linehan (Democratic), Gary A. Turco (Democratic), Robin E. Comey (Democratic), Nicholas Menapace (Democratic), Aundre Bumgardner (Democratic), Steven Winter (Democratic), Anne M. Hughes (Democratic), Renee LaMark Muir (Democratic), and Cristin McCarthy Vahey (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5155?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2026. Enacted.
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