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SB 1566

AN ACT CONVEYING A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF CHESHIRE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jack Fazzino and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut transfers state-owned land parcel to Town of Cheshire for local control and development use.

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
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Bill Summary · SB 1566

Legislative bill overview

SB 1566 transfers ownership of a state-owned parcel of land to the Town of Cheshire, Connecticut. The bill was signed by the Governor on June 24, 2025, completing the legislative process. This is a special act that conveys public property from state to municipal control.

Why is this important

Land conveyances affect municipal planning, development capacity, and tax base potential. The transfer gives Cheshire control over the parcel for local uses such as parks, infrastructure, or economic development. The town may now use the land for purposes aligned with its community needs rather than state priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public detail: The bill summary provides no information about the parcel's size, location, current use, or intended future use, limiting transparency
  • Property value considerations: No disclosed information about whether fair market value was exchanged or if this represents a subsidy to the municipality
  • Environmental or infrastructure concerns: Unknown whether the land has environmental restrictions, contamination, or infrastructure obligations that transfer with ownership

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

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