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HB 6264

AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCORPORATION OF NATIVE PLANT SPECIES AND POLLINATOR HABITATS ON STATE PROPERTY.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Aundré Bumgardner and 12 co-sponsors

Connecticut requires state agencies to replace landscaping with native plants and pollinator habitats on public property to support declining insect populations and ecosystem health.

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Bill Summary · HB 6264

Legislative bill overview

HB 6264 requires Connecticut to incorporate native plant species and pollinator habitats on state-owned properties. The bill directs state agencies to integrate these ecological features into landscaping, grounds maintenance, and property management practices across the state property portfolio.

Why is this important

Pollinator populations—including bees, butterflies, and other insects—have declined significantly and are critical for food crop production and ecosystem health. By converting state property into pollinator habitat using native plants, Connecticut can create distributed conservation corridors while potentially reducing long-term maintenance costs through reduced mowing and chemical inputs.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and timeline: Retrofitting existing landscaping with native plants requires initial investment; unclear whether existing budgets will cover conversion or new funding is needed
  • Maintenance and management standards: Native plantings may appear less manicured than traditional landscaping, potentially facing resistance from agencies or the public regarding aesthetic expectations
  • Scope and enforcement: Bill language will determine which state properties are included and whether compliance requirements are mandatory or advisory; vague mandates may result in inconsistent implementation

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

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