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CT HB07160

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, Technical Corrections To The Motor Vehicle Statutes, Video Presentation Upon License Renewal, The Highway Work Zone And Roadside Vehicle Safety Awareness Program, Yellow And Blue Envelopes, Electric Scooters, Electric Bicycles, Motor-driven Cycles, Installment Payment Plans, Low-speed Vehicle De

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Introduced
03/05/2025
In Committee
06/01/2025
Crossed Over
05/31/2025
Passed
07/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/01/2025

Introduced Session

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 a comprehensive set of changes to motor vehicle, traffic, and safety regulations in Connecticut. The bill primarily focuses on revising penalties for driving under the influence, introducing new safety programs, and making technical corrections to motor vehicle statutes. Key provisions include establishing a highway work zone and roadside vehicle safety awareness program for new and some existing drivers, creating yellow and blue envelopes to help first responders interact more effectively with individuals with cognitive impairments or disabilities, updating definitions and regulations for electric bicycles and electric scooters, and introducing an installment payment plan for certain motor vehicle infractions starting in July 2028. The bill also modifies penalties for various traffic violations, such as increasing fines for endangering highway workers and emergency vehicle operators. Additionally, the legislation provides new guidance for driver education, licensing, and safety practices, including requiring video presentations on safe driving during license renewals and mandating specific training for first responders on interacting with individuals with special needs. These changes aim to improve road safety, provide more flexibility for individuals facing traffic infractions, and enhance communication and understanding between law enforcement and vulnerable populations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (10)

Other Sponsors (1)

Transportation Committee (J)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor (on 07/01/2025)

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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
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/ACT/PA/PDF/2025PA-00159-R00HB-07160-PA.PDF
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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