StateConnecticut

SB 484: AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRACTED DRIVING AND THE SAFE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A HIGHWAY WORK ZONE.

Paul CicarellaEnacted

SB 484 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRACTED DRIVING AND THE SAFE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A HIGHWAY WORK ZONE.. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Increased work zone safety may reduce infrastructure repair delays

Risks

  • Higher fines and impoundment costs create financial burden for offenders

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Improves safety for road workers
  • Deters distracted driving behaviors

Risks

  • Potential for overly punitive enforcement measures
  • Increased risk of vehicle impoundment for drivers
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Mandatory vehicle impoundment policies can lead to disproportionate financial consequences for lower-income individuals

Limitation

Analysis based on OpenStates abstract only

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Where it stands

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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