Bill
HB 5525
AN ACT CONCERNING A RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Hector Arzeno and 34 co-sponsors
Connecticut establishes a rapid response program to detect, contain, and eliminate aquatic invasive species before ecological establishment, prioritizing prevention over costly management.
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
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