Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 4 D cosponsors

HB 5404 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING A JOB CLASSIFICATION FOR PART-TIME FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS.

Last action — FILE NO. 267

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

40 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 5404 includes a requirement to establish a job classification for part-time fire service instructors, ensuring that these instructors have a defined role within fire department structures. This change is significant because it provides clarity and recognition for these part-time positions, promoting better job standards without incurring additional costs to the state or municipalities. By formalizing this classification, the bill aims to enhance the professionalism and training of fire service instructors.

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
House of Representatives General Assembly File No.
5404 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
267 February Session, 2026 House Bill No.
1425 Referred to Committee on PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY Introduced by:
5404 House of Representatives, March 31, 2026 The Committee on Public Safety and Security reported through REP.
(PS) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A JOB CLASSIFICATION FOR PART-TIME FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS.
BOYD of the 50th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the House, that the bill ought to pass.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A JOB CLASSIFICATION FOR PART-TIME FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS.
Section 1 October 1, 2026 New section PS Joint Favorable LCO 1425 1 of 1
Section 1 October 1, 2026 New section PS Joint Favorable HB5404 / File No.
267 1 HB5404 File No.
267 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, which requires the creation of a job classification for part- time fire service instructors, results in no cost to the state.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None HB5404 / File No.
267 2 HB5404 File No.
267 OLR Bill Analysis HB 5404 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A JOB CLASSIFICATION FOR PART-TIME FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS.
SUMMARY This bill requires the Department of Administrative Services commissioner, in consultation with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) commissioner and the State Fire Administrator, to create a job classification for part-time fire service instructors within DESPP’s Division of Fire Services Administration.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
October 1, 2026 COMMITTEE ACTION Public Safety and Security Committee Joint Favorable Yea 29 Nay 0 (03/17/2026) HB5404 / File No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 267

  2. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 223

  3. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/30/26

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0303

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Safety and Security

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5404?
HB 5404 is sponsored by Paul Cicarella (Republican), Joseph H. Zullo (Republican), Michael "MJ" Shannon (Democratic), Martin Foncello (Republican), William Pizzuto (Republican), Laurie Sweet (Democratic), Mitch Bolinsky (Republican), Ben McGorty (Republican), Jane M. Garibay (Democratic), and James Sanchez (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5404?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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