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HB 5295

AN ACT NAMING THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER IN THE TOWN OF PUTNAM.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Boyd and 5 co-sponsors

This bill officially names the Connecticut National Guard Readiness Center in Putnam, honoring the facility through commemorative legislation.

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
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Bill Summary · HB 5295

Legislative bill overview

HB 5295 is a commemorative bill that designates the Connecticut National Guard Readiness Center located in Putnam with an official name. The bill appears to be in early legislative stages, having been referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs with a public hearing scheduled for February 24, 2026.

Why is this important

Naming public facilities serves symbolic purposes and can honor military service and community contributions. For Putnam, naming the readiness center provides local identity and recognition for a facility that serves the National Guard's operational and training functions in the region.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and priorities: Some may question whether legislative time should be spent on naming facilities versus addressing substantive military or budget concerns
  • Missing context: The bill summary doesn't specify what the facility will be named after (a person, concept, or unit), making it difficult to assess if the honor is appropriate
  • Local consensus: Unclear whether the Putnam community and National Guard leadership support this specific naming choice

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

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