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HB 7145

AN ACT DISSOLVING THE LAURA ANDREWS FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ken Gucker

Dissolves the Laura Andrews Free Library Association in Thomaston; triggers disposition of its assets, debts, and future library services under Special Act 25-9 (2025).

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
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Bill Summary · HB 7145

Summary — HB 7145: "An Act Dissolving the Laura Andrews Free Library Association"

Overview / Purpose

HB 7145 is a special act enacted in 2025 that dissolves the Laura Andrews Free Library Association (a private nonprofit library association) in the Town of Thomaston. The bill’s title indicates the sole substantive purpose is the legal dissolution of that association.

Key provisions (based on available record)

The publicly available legislative record for HB 7145 includes only the bill title and procedural history; the full text of the act is not provided here. The act is recorded as Special Act 25-9. Because the text is not included in the materials provided, the summary below distinguishes between what is explicit in the record and typical items that dissolution acts commonly address:

  • Explicitly known:

    • The act dissolves the Laura Andrews Free Library Association.
    • The act was enacted as Special Act 25-9 and signed by the Governor on June 24, 2025.

  • Not specified in the provided summary (recommend reviewing the full text):

    • Disposition of real property and library collections (whether transferred to the Town of Thomaston, another library system, or sold).
    • Handling of charitable funds, endowments, or donor restrictions.
    • Treatment of outstanding debts, contracts, leases, or employment matters.
    • Appointment of trustees, liquidators, or an administering municipal body to close affairs.
    • Effective date of dissolution and any grandfathering or transition provisions for library services.

Because these points are central to impact, consult the full statute (Special Act 25-9) or the bill text to confirm exact dispositions and obligations.

Who is affected

  • Laura Andrews Free Library Association (its board/trustees and legal entity).
  • Library staff or contractors employed by the association (if any).
  • Library patrons and residents of Thomaston who use the library’s services.
  • Donors, lenders, and creditors of the association.
  • The Town of Thomaston or other municipal/regional library entities that may receive property, collections, records, or service obligations.
  • Records custodians and the Secretary of the State (for corporate dissolution filings).

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Introduced: March 5, 2025 — Referred to Joint Committee on Planning and Development.
  • Public hearing: March 10, 2025.
  • Joint favorable report: March 21, 2025.
  • Filed with LCO: March 24, 2025.
  • LCO/House actions and calendar movement in April 2025.
  • House passed: May 29, 2025 (immediate transmittal to Senate).
  • Senate passed (on consent/in concurrence): June 2, 2025.
  • Transmitted to Secretary of the State: June 23, 2025.
  • Signed by Governor: June 24, 2025 — Enacted as Special Act 25-9.

Next steps / where to find details

  • To determine specific legal and practical effects (asset transfers, creditor arrangements, employment implications, effective date), consult:
    • The full text of Special Act 25-9 (HB 7145) on the Connecticut General Assembly website or the Office of the Secretary of the State.
    • Town of Thomaston meeting minutes or municipal records (to see local implementation or acceptance of assets).
    • Notice filings or dissolution documents with the Secretary of the State.
  • Parties affected (trustees, staff, donors) should review the enacted language and seek legal or municipal guidance about next steps and rights.

If you want, I can retrieve the enacted text of Special Act 25-9 (HB 7145) and produce a detailed clause-by-clause summary of the statutory language.

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

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