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HB 6682

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPLACEMENT OF TREES REMOVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Christie Carpino

Connecticut bill requires DOT to replant trees removed during transportation projects to restore environmental impact from infrastructure work.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Transportation
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Bill Summary · HB 6682

Legislative bill overview

HB 6682 requires the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) to replace trees that are removed during transportation projects. The bill establishes an obligation for the DOT to conduct replanting efforts, though specific details about replacement ratios, timelines, and funding mechanisms are not provided in the bill title alone.

Why is this important

Tree removal for road construction and maintenance has cumulative environmental impacts on urban canopy, stormwater management, and air quality. This bill addresses whether public agencies should bear responsibility for ecological restoration of areas affected by infrastructure work, a growing concern in environmental and urban planning policy.

Potential points of contention

  • Replacement standards unclear: The bill doesn't specify whether trees must be replaced at a 1:1 ratio, in the same location, or with the same species—affecting actual environmental benefit and implementation costs
  • Funding source undefined: It's unclear whether DOT's existing budget covers replanting or if this requires new appropriations, which could impact other transportation priorities
  • Enforcement and timeline: Without specified deadlines or accountability measures, there's risk the requirement becomes symbolic rather than substantive

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

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