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SB 252CONNECTICUTSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Connecticut bill creates Regulation Sunset Commission and public portal for rule changes

Original title: AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL PROCESSES FOR THE REVIEW OF EXISTING AGENCY REGULATIONS FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENT OR REPEAL.

Last action · February 20, 2026: Public Hearing 02/24Sponsor: Rob Sampson

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What This Bill Proposed

Connecticut establishes a temporary Regulation Sunset Commission in the Executive Department to review state agency rules and recommend repeals, while requiring the legislative regulation review committee to launch a public input portal by January 1, 2027.

Why it matters

The measure creates new administrative bodies and processes that directly affect how state agency rules are evaluated, changed, or removed, involving appointed officials, legislative committees, and public submissions.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Connecticut state agencies

State agency regulations are subject to review by the new commission and public amendment requests through the online portal.

Directly affected

members of the public

Members of the public gain access to an internet portal to submit requests to amend or eliminate existing agency regulations.

Key Facts

Establishes a Regulation Sunset Commission within the Executive Department to review existing state agency regulations and recommend the elimination of outdated or unnecessary rules.
The commission consists of seven members appointed by legislative leaders and the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management (or designee).
Initial appointments to the commission must be made by July 1, 2026, and all initial appointments terminate on June 30, 2028.
The Governor selects the chairpersons of the commission, and the first meeting must be held by July 1, 2026.

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The Office of Policy and Management provides administrative support to the commission.
Appointed members serve two-year terms and serve without compensation, though they receive expense reimbursements within available funds.
The commission is empowered to examine regulations on the eRegulations system, hold public hearings, require department heads to testify, obtain state agency data, and accept gifts or donations.
The commission must meet at least quarterly and submit an annual report to the Governor and the standing legislative regulation review committee starting January 1, 2027.
By January 1, 2027, the standing legislative regulation review committee must establish and maintain an Internet portal for the public to submit requests to amend or eliminate existing state agency regulations.
Public portal requests are transmitted to the standing legislative regulation review committee and the relevant General Assembly committee for consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Regulation Sunset Commission?

The commission is established to review existing regulations of Connecticut state agencies and recommend the elimination of outdated, unnecessary, overly burdensome, or obsolete regulations.

When does the Regulation Sunset Commission expire?

All initial appointments to the commission terminate on June 30, 2028, regardless of when the initial appointment was made.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Feb 20, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Public Hearing 02/24
Feb 19, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
Referred to Joint Committee on Government Oversight

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Regulation Sunset Commission, Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, General Assembly and 3 more

OrganizationRegulation Sunset Commission“Commission established to review existing state agency regulations”Map →

PersonSecretary of the Office of Policy and Management“Member of the Regulation Sunset Commission”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body receiving committee notifications”Map →

OrganizationOffice of Policy and Management“Office providing administrative support to the commission”Map →

OrganizationExecutive Department“Department housing the Regulation Sunset Commission”Map →

PersonGovernor“Selects chairpersons of the commission and receives annual reports”Map →

Sources

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cga.ct.gov

Analysis Score

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Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 65)
Controversy20
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