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HB 5349: AN ACT CONCERNING A POLICE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM AND THE ROUNDING OF CERTAIN CASH PURCHASES.

Tom DelnickiEnacted

HB 5349 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

AN ACT CONCERNING A POLICE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM AND THE ROUNDING OF CERTAIN CASH PURCHASES.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Simplifies small-scale cash transactions
  • Reduces retail friction with rounding

Risks

  • Potential adjustment costs for legacy POS systems

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Standardizes police training protocols
  • Encourages professional development for officers

Risks

  • Effectiveness dependent on local implementation
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Rounding policies can cause minor confusion for cash-reliant consumers

Limitation

Abstract lacks specific curriculum details for training

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Where it stands

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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