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HB 5018

AN ACT LIMITING THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS FEE TO ONE REGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE PER HOUSEHOLD.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Berthel and 3 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill limits "Passport to the Parks" fees to one vehicle per household, reducing recreation costs for multi-car families but potentially decreasing state park revenue.

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Bill Summary · HB 5018

Legislative bill overview

HB 5018 would restrict Connecticut's "Passport to the Parks" fee to apply to only one registered motor vehicle per household, rather than potentially charging the fee for multiple vehicles. The bill aims to reduce costs for families with multiple cars who want to access state parks and recreation areas.

Why is this important

Many Connecticut households own two or more vehicles, and current fee structures may require separate park passes for each vehicle. This change would lower barriers to state park access for multi-vehicle households and reduce overall recreational fees, potentially increasing park visitation while decreasing household recreation costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: State parks may experience reduced fee collection if the bill passes, potentially affecting park maintenance and improvement budgets
  • Fairness arguments: Single-vehicle households and those without vehicles might view this as a benefit primarily for wealthier multi-car families rather than broad access expansion
  • Implementation complexity: Unclear how the one-vehicle-per-household rule would be verified, enforced, and updated when vehicle ownership changes
  • Equity concerns: The bill doesn't address access for households without vehicles, potentially benefiting car owners disproportionately

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

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