Bill
HB 5264
Connecticut bill establishing coastal climate resilience requirements through adaptation planning and infrastructure improvements to protect vulnerable communities from sea-level rise and severe storms.
HB 5264 addresses coastal resilience in Connecticut through climate adaptation measures. The bill aims to protect communities and infrastructure along Connecticut's coastline from increasing climate-related threats such as sea-level rise, flooding, and storm surge. Specific provisions would likely include funding mechanisms, planning requirements, or infrastructure improvements to strengthen coastal defenses.
Connecticut has 96 miles of coastline and significant populations in vulnerable coastal communities, making climate adaptation increasingly urgent. Rising sea levels and more intense storms pose real risks to residential areas, commercial ports, and critical infrastructure. Effective coastal resilience planning can reduce property damage, protect economic assets, and prevent displacement of residents.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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