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HB 5357

AN ACT REPEALING THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS PROGRAM.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Ackert and 9 co-sponsors

HB 5357 repeals Connecticut's Passport to the Parks program, eliminating resident park access benefits and potentially affecting recreational access and state park revenue.

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Bill Summary · HB 5357

Legislative bill overview

HB 5357 seeks to eliminate Connecticut's "Passport to the Parks" program entirely. This program currently provides residents with access benefits or discounts to state parks and recreational facilities. The bill represents a complete repeal rather than a modification of the existing program structure.

Why is this important

The Passport to the Parks program affects recreational access for Connecticut residents, potentially impacting public health through outdoor recreation opportunities and park visitation patterns. Eliminating it could affect state park revenue models, program administration costs, and resident engagement with Connecticut's natural resources and conservation areas.

Potential points of contention

  • Program value assessment: Disagreement over whether the program provides genuine public benefit or represents inefficient use of state resources
  • Equity and access implications: Questions about how repealing the program affects lower-income residents' ability to access state parks and recreational facilities
  • Budget and revenue impact: Uncertainty about whether eliminating the program saves money or reduces revenue streams that support park maintenance and operations
  • Administrative complexity: Whether repeal is simpler than reform, and whether concerns about the program could be addressed through modification rather than elimination

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

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