AN ACT CONVEYING A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF HAMDEN AND REPEALING A PRIOR CONVEYANCE.

2025 Regular Session

Transfers a state land parcel to the Town of Hamden, granting the town title and control for municipal use and repealing a prior conveyance.

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

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Purpose / Intent

This bill conveys a parcel of state-owned land to the Town of Hamden and repeals an earlier conveyance relating to that parcel. The stated intent is to transfer ownership/control of a specific state parcel (identified in the bill and associated with the “High Meadows” subject line) to the municipality so Hamden can assume responsibility for and use the property under municipal authority.

Key Provisions

Direct conveyance of a described parcel of state land to the Town of Hamden. (The bill text contains the legal description and terms of the conveyance.)

Repeal of a prior conveyance pertaining to the same parcel, which likely clears or supersedes previous statutory language or corrects the record to permit the new conveyance.

Typical conveyance provisions (in such bills) may include any conditions, restrictions, or reversionary clauses required by the state; the enacted text should be consulted for exact legal terms.

Note: The bill’s engrossed text (filed as LCO File No. 969) contains the specific parcel description and any conditions; that text is the authoritative source for implementation details.

Who Is Affected

Town of Hamden — will gain title and operational control of the parcel for municipal purposes.

State agencies that previously managed or held title to the parcel (e.g., agencies that administer state land) — will relinquish ownership/management responsibilities.

Local residents and adjacent landowners — may experience changes depending on how the town chooses to use the land (e.g., recreation, municipal facilities, conservation, or development).

Any parties with interests under the prior conveyance (if applicable) — their rights may be altered or terminated by the repeal.

Legislative Status and Timeline

Introduced: April 30, 2025 (referred to Government Oversight)

Public hearing: May 5, 2025

House passed: May 31, 2025

Senate passed (in concurrence): June 3, 2025

Reported as Special Act 25-19: June 16, 2025

Transmitted to Secretary of the State: June 25, 2025

Transmitted to Governor: June 25, 2025

Signed by Governor (enacted): July 1, 2025

The Special Act designation (25-19) indicates the bill was enacted as a special act of the General Assembly.

Implementation & Impact

After enactment, the conveyance typically requires administrative steps: drafting and recording the deed, completing any title or survey work, and fulfilling any conditions in the act. Fiscal impact is normally small (administrative/transactional costs) unless the conveyance triggers major development or municipal expenditures; the bill was referred to the Office of Fiscal Analysis and Office of Legislative Research for analysis.

Where to Find the Full Text

Refer to:
- LCO File No. 969 (bill file)
- Connecticut General Assembly bill page for HB 7285 / Special Act 25-19
- Office of the Secretary of the State for the recorded special act and recorded deed once implemented

For specific legal language, parcel description, and any conditions or restrictions, consult the enacted bill text (Special Act 25-19).

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