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HB 5348

AN ACT REQUIRING NOTIFICATION TO THE LEGISLATIVE LEADERS OF THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF AGENCY REGULATIONS AND THE STATE BUILDING AND FIRE CODES.

2026 Regular Session

Connecticut bill requiring agencies to notify legislative leaders before adopting regulations and state building/fire codes to increase legislative oversight of administrative decisions.

FILE NO. 196
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Bill Summary · HB 5348

Legislative bill overview

HB 5348 requires state agencies to notify Connecticut's legislative leaders before adopting new regulations and before adopting updates to the State Building and Fire Codes. The bill establishes a notification requirement designed to increase legislative oversight of administrative rulemaking and code adoption processes.

Why is this important

Agencies traditionally adopt regulations and building codes with minimal legislative involvement, despite their significant impact on businesses, construction costs, and public safety. This bill seeks to give legislators advance notice and opportunity to weigh in on these administrative decisions, potentially affecting the speed and scope of regulatory changes across Connecticut.

Potential points of contention

  • Timing and process delays: Mandatory notifications could slow agency operations and code updates, potentially delaying important public safety or environmental protections
  • Scope of legislative involvement: Unclear whether notification is purely informational or grants legislators power to block or modify agency decisions, creating potential constitutional separation-of-powers questions
  • Building Code implications: Construction industry may face delays and uncertainty if legislative review processes hold up necessary updates to safety standards, potentially affecting project timelines and costs

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

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