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SB 405

AN ACT CONCERNING THE IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT AND DRUG RECOGNITION TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mitch Bolinsky and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut establishes grant program funding law enforcement training in impaired driving enforcement and drug recognition expert certification to combat drug-impaired driving.

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Bill Summary · SB 405

Legislative bill overview

SB 405 establishes a grant program in Connecticut to fund training for law enforcement officers in impaired driving enforcement and drug recognition expert (DRE) certification. The bill allocates state resources to improve police capacity to identify and prosecute drivers impaired by drugs and alcohol through standardized training protocols.

Why is this important

Impaired driving remains a significant public safety issue, and trained drug recognition experts help officers detect drug-impaired drivers who may not register on traditional breathalyzers. This grant program could reduce traffic fatalities and injuries while also potentially improving prosecution outcomes in impaired driving cases through better officer training and documentation standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and amount: The bill does not specify how much money will be allocated to these grants or where funding will come from, raising questions about fiscal impact and competing budget priorities
  • Training standardization and oversight: Questions about which agencies qualify for grants, what training standards apply, and how grant performance will be measured and monitored
  • Equity in enforcement: Concerns that enhanced drug recognition training could disproportionately affect certain communities if deployment strategies and enforcement patterns are not carefully examined

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

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