StateConnecticut

SB 277: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CODE OFFICIAL CAREER PATHWAY, THE FIRE SAFETY CODE, BURN INJURY REPORTS AND STATE BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.

Paul CicarellaEnacted

SB 277 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 65/100

Bill summary

Official

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CODE OFFICIAL CAREER PATHWAY, THE FIRE SAFETY CODE, BURN INJURY REPORTS AND STATE BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Strengthens fire safety reporting protocols
  • Improves standard compliance regarding hazardous substances

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified beyond fire prevention

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Streamlines career pathways for code officials
  • Modernizes regulatory frameworks for developers and contractors

Risks

  • Potential short-term administrative costs for compliance adjustment

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Improves accessibility standards for disabled persons
  • Enhances public safety through better burn injury reporting

Risks

  • No major social drawbacks identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Operational efficacy depends on the Department of Administrative Services' implementation of new career pathways

Limitation

Analysis based only on bill summary provided by OpenStates

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Where it stands

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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