State • Connecticut
HB 5460: AN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE FIRE PROTECTION.
Michael QuinnEnacted
HB 5460 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score85/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 80/100
Bill summary
OfficialAN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE FIRE PROTECTION.. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified in available metadata.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified in available metadata.
Economy
Positive Outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides state grants for fire protection services.
- Supports economic security for emergency personnel.
Risks
- Potential long-term fiscal impact on municipal budgets.
- Regulatory compliance costs for fire departments.
Society
Positive Outlook
85%
Benefits
- Increases cancer and disability support for firefighters.
- Strengthens statewide fire prevention and emergency response capacity.
Risks
- Implementation complexity may vary across municipal jurisdictions.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
Bill metadata only
Warning
Potential for unforeseen fiscal impacts on municipalities due to state-mandated fire standards.
Limitation
Analysis based strictly on metadata; full legislative text not reviewed.
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Where it stands
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CompleteEnacted
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