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HB 5767

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jackie Baginski and 4 co-sponsors

Designates a ceremonial name for a section of Connecticut Route 10 in Farmington to honor the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department; DOT will install signage.

04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 5767

Summary of HB 5767: Naming a Portion of Connecticut Route 10 in Farmington

Overview

  • Bill Number: HB 5767
  • Title: AN ACT NAMING A PORTION OF CONNECTICUT ROUTE 10 IN THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON IN HONOR OF THE FARMINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
  • Status: Ref. to Joint Committee on Transportation
  • Introduced: January 21, 2025

Purpose and intent

The bill seeks to designate a segment of Connecticut Route 10 within the town of Farmington to be named in honor of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD). This is a ceremonial naming aimed at recognizing the FVFD’s service to the community.

What the bill would do

  • Create a formal ceremonial name for a specified portion of Route 10 in Farmington.
  • The exact designation (the preferred name for the segment) is not specified in the information provided; the title indicates the name is in honor of the FVFD.
  • If enacted, the designation would typically be implemented by the state Department of Transportation (DOT), including the installation of signage and integration into official maps and records, consistent with DOT signage standards.

Geographic scope

  • Location: A portion of Connecticut Route 10 located in the town of Farmington.

Who would be affected

  • Farmington Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD): Formal recognition and potential ceremonial naming events.
  • Residents and businesses along the designated Route 10 segment: Awareness of the commemorative name through signs and maps.
  • Drivers and visitors: Familiarity with the named segment as they travel on Route 10 in Farmington.
  • Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT): Responsibility for implementing signage and maintaining the designation.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Current step: Ref. to Joint Committee on Transportation (as of the introduced date).
  • Next steps: The bill would typically proceed to committee hearings, possible amendments, and votes in both chambers if it advances. Timelines depend on the legislative calendar and committee actions.

fiscal and operational implications

  • Costs: Potential costs for designing, manufacturing, and installing highway signs, plus ongoing maintenance. Specific dollar amounts are not provided in the summary.
  • Implementation: Dependence on DOT processes and signage standards; potential coordination with Farmington local government for any ceremonial events.

Notes

  • Highway naming is generally ceremonial and does not alter the numerical designation of Route 10.
  • The final, exact naming language and segment boundaries would appear in the bill’s text as amended and enacted.

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

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