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CT HB07160

An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Motor Vehicles And Concerning Penalties For Operating A Motor Vehicle And Vessel While Under The Influence Of Intoxicating Liquor Or Any Drug, Pontoon Boats, Technical Corrections To The Motor Vehicle Statutes, Video Presentation Upon License Renewal And The Safe Driving Practices Course.

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Introduced
03/05/2025
In Committee
06/01/2025
Crossed Over
05/31/2025
Passed
06/04/2025
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To (1) implement the recommendations of the Department of Motor Vehicles, (2) revise the penalties for operating a motor vehicle and vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, (3) require notice of casual car sales to the department, (4) charge a registration fee for a pontoon boat based on its overall length, and (5) make technical revisions to the motor vehicle statutes.

AI Summary

This bill implements several recommendations from the Department of Motor Vehicles and makes various changes to motor vehicle and vessel operation laws. The bill revises penalties and regulations across multiple areas, including electronic vehicle registration, driver's licenses, boat operation, and safe driving practices. Key provisions include updating requirements for electronic filing of vehicle registrations, modifying licensing procedures for drivers and boat operators, and implementing stricter penalties for operating vehicles or vessels while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The bill also introduces new requirements for safe boating certificates, expands the information required for driver training courses for young drivers, and creates more integrated reporting between different transportation-related agencies. Notable changes include linking motor vehicle and boat operation penalties, requiring video presentations for license renewals, and establishing more comprehensive background checks for various transportation-related licenses. The bill includes multiple effective dates ranging from July 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026, indicating a phased implementation of its various provisions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (10)

Other Sponsors (1)

Transportation Committee (J)

Last Action

In Concurrence (on 06/04/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB07160&which_year=2025
Fiscal Note for HB-7160, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 9816), House "C" (LCO 10038) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-07160-R01-FN.PDF
Bill Analysis for HB-7160, as amended by House "A" and "C" https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-07160-R01-BA.PDF
House Schedule C LCO# 10038 (J) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07160-R00HC-AMD.pdf
House LCO Amendment #10038 (J) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10038-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10038 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07160-R00LCO10038-FNA.pdf
House LCO Amendment #9918 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09918-R00-AMD.pdf
House LCO Amendment #10025 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10025-R00-AMD.pdf
House Schedule A LCO# 9816 (J) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07160-R00HA-AMD.pdf
House Schedule B LCO# 9972 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07160-R00HB-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10025 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07160-R00LCO10025-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9972 (Potential Revenue Gain) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07160-R00LCO09972-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9918 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07160-R00LCO09918-FNA.pdf
House LCO Amendment #9816 (J) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09816-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9816 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07160-R00LCO09816-FNA.PDF
House LCO Amendment #9710 (J) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09710-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9710 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07160-R00LCO09710-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note Addendum for HB-7160 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/SFN/PDF/2025HB-07160-R00-ADD.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-07160-R02-HB.PDF
Bill Analysis For File Copy 567 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-07160-R000567-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note For File Copy 567 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-07160-R000567-FN.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-07160-R01-HB.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-07160-R00-HB.PDF
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