Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateConnecticutEnacted
SB 367: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ROADSIDE SAFETY CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH WRECKERS AND TOWING AND RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS.
Paul Cicarella
SB 367 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
01
What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill creates a formal working group to investigate and analyze roadside safety concerns specific to towing and recovery professionals.
Who is affected
Towing and recovery professionals and state road safety regulatory bodies.
Requirements and enforcement
The state must organize a working group to study risks and potentially offer recommendations.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Enacted as of June 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved workplace safety standards for a vulnerable occupational group and better data collection regarding roadside hazards.
Risks and tradeoffs
The primary concern is that the bill is a study-only measure that does not immediately improve safety conditions or mandate specific protective equipment.
What is still unknown
The specific composition of the working group, the timeline for the final report, and whether any future funding for safety improvements will be recommended.
02
Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
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
60%
Benefits
- Formalizes oversight of towing safety protocols
- Mandates a dedicated working group to review industry data
- Requires official reporting on roadside incident patterns
Risks
- Working group findings may not result in binding policy changes
- Potential for lack of transparency in working group deliberations
- Risk that findings may be influenced by specific interest groups
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Prioritizes the physical safety of tow truck operators
- Addresses high-risk roadside working environments
- Collects data to inform future safety standards
Risks
- Does not mandate immediate equipment or procedure upgrades
- Relies on future policy shifts for material safety benefits
- Focuses on study rather than urgent enforcement measures
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Sourcing already shown above, this is what the analysis found worth flagging.
Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The bill creates a study group, which may delay concrete safety actions.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; details on committee composition or funding are unavailable.
04
Where it stands
Official recordSIGNED BY GOVERNOR
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
05
How it affects your district
✦ Personalized
Set your location
Add your district to see how this bill may affect your community and who to contact.
Your Representatives
Your representatives appear here once you add your location.
06
Take action
Contact your representatives
Let them know how you feel about this bill.
Share your view
Join the discussion and see what others are saying.
Track this bill
Stay updated on progress and changes.