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SB 252

AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL PROCESSES FOR THE REVIEW OF EXISTING AGENCY REGULATIONS FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENT OR REPEAL.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Sampson

Connecticut bill requiring state agencies to systematically review and justify existing regulations, potentially streamlining rules but risking removal of consumer and environmental protections.

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Bill Summary · SB 252

Legislative bill overview

SB 252 establishes new procedural requirements for state agencies to periodically review their existing regulations to determine whether they should be amended or repealed. The bill creates a systematic process—likely including timelines and review criteria—for agencies to evaluate whether regulations remain necessary, effective, and aligned with current law and policy goals.

Why is this important

Regulatory review processes can reduce outdated or burdensome rules that no longer serve their intended purpose, potentially lowering compliance costs for businesses and improving government efficiency. Conversely, such reviews could be used to dismantle consumer protections, environmental safeguards, or worker protections if review standards favor deregulation over public interest.

Potential points of contention

  • Deregulation vs. protection: Whether the review process favors removing regulations indiscriminately or maintains rigorous standards for keeping necessary protections in place
  • Resource burden: Whether mandatory agency reviews require significant staff time and funding that could be redirected from other priorities
  • Transparency and stakeholder input: Whether the public, affected industries, and advocacy groups have adequate opportunity to comment on proposed changes to regulations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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