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CT SB00452

CT SB00452
An Act Concerning The Release Of Lighter-than-air Balloons.

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Introduced
03/06/2026
In Committee
04/22/2026
Crossed Over
04/21/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To prohibit the sale of helium for purposes of filling lighter-than-air balloons.

AI Summary

This bill, effective October 1, 2026, amends existing law to prohibit the release of any helium or other lighter-than-air gas balloons into the atmosphere in the state, replacing a previous restriction that applied to ten or more balloons within a 24-hour period. Additionally, it mandates that any retailer selling such balloons must ensure a weight is attached to prevent them from rising into the atmosphere. Violating these provisions will be considered an infraction, which is a minor offense.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (10)

Other Sponsors (1)

Environment Committee (Joint)

Last Action

House Calendar Number 488 (on 04/22/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00452&which_year=2026
Bill Analysis for SB-452, as amended by Senate "A" https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026SB-00452-R01-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note for SB-452, As Amended by Senate "A" (LCO 4385) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026SB-00452-R01-FN.PDF
Senate Schedule B LCO# 4382 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/S/pdf/2026SB-00452-R00SB-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule A LCO# 4385 (J) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/S/pdf/2026SB-00452-R00SA-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4385 (Potential Revenue Gain) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026SB-00452-R00LCO04385-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4382 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026SB-00452-R00LCO04382-FNA.PDF
Senate LCO Amendment #4159 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04159-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4159 (Potential Revenue Gain) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026SB-00452-R00LCO04159-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 3815 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026SB-00452-R00LCO03815-FNA.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #3815 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO03815-R00-AMD.pdf
Bill Analysis For File Copy 369 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026SB-00452-R000369-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note For File Copy 369 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026SB-00452-R000369-FN.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00452-R01-SB.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00452-R00-SB.PDF
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