Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateConnecticutEnacted
HB 5145: AN ACT REQUIRING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY COMMISSION TO REPORT ON THE REVIEW PROCESS FOR CERTAIN WATER COMPANIES THAT REQUEST TO CEASE OPERATIONS.
Tom Delnicki
HB 5145 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 2, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is now required to generate a report detailing the specific review process used when a water company seeks to cease operations.
Who is affected
Water companies operating in Connecticut and the regulatory staff at PURA.
Requirements and enforcement
PURA must compile and explain the existing rules and review processes for utilities attempting to exit the market.
Costs and funding
Operational costs associated with staff time required to research and draft the legislative report.
When it takes effect
The bill has been signed by the Governor as of June 2, 2026.
Potential benefits
Increased transparency into how utility closures are handled and documented.
Risks and tradeoffs
The report may be purely descriptive and fail to offer substantive solutions for service continuity in the event of insolvency.
What is still unknown
The specific depth and scope of the report's content are not defined by the summary provided.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Standardizes regulatory expectations for water companies
- Increases clarity for companies planning business cessation
- Reduces potential ambiguity in utility liquidation processes
Risks
- Adds minor administrative reporting burden to the regulator
- May signal increased regulatory scrutiny of utility operations
- Potential for increased compliance cost for small water systems
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Enhances government transparency regarding utility oversight
- Mandates a public-facing report on regulatory procedures
- Improves legislative oversight of utility business stability
Risks
- Report efficacy depends on the quality of PURA data
- Public utility closures may remain complex despite reporting
- Information is retrospective rather than proactive prevention
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Does not address the actual underlying causes of water company insolvency
Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief summary only
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Where it stands
Official recordSIGNED BY GOVERNOR
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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