State • Connecticut
HB 5509: AN ACT CONCERNING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Cristin McCarthy VaheyEnacted
HB 5509 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100
Bill summary
OfficialAN ACT CONCERNING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential administrative cost savings through improved efficiency.
- Increased process reliability for vital records.
Risks
- Potential for localized implementation costs for municipalities.
- Compliance training requirements for municipal staff.
Society
Positive Outlook
60%
Benefits
- Improved accuracy and accountability in marriage licensing.
- Enhanced governance regarding potential fraud or misconduct.
Risks
- Changes to reporting requirements may cause transitional friction for local officials.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
Bill metadata only
Warning
Operational impact on town clerk and registrar workflows is estimated based on topic categories.
Limitation
Analysis based strictly on bill metadata; full legislative text is unavailable.
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Where it stands
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CompleteEnacted
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