Connecticut creates a working group to study roadside safety for towing and recovery professionals

Original title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ROADSIDE SAFETY CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH WRECKERS AND TOWING AND RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS.

Last action · June 4, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: Paul Cicarella and 12 others

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What This Bill Does

Connecticut enacted Senate Bill 367 to establish a dedicated working group tasked with studying roadside safety concerns for s and towing professionals, including evaluating authorized vehicle lighting and enhanced worker protection methods.

Why it matters

The measure establishes a formal state panel composed of legislative leaders, state agency heads, and industry representatives to deliver findings and safety recommendations by January 1, 2027.

Who It Affects

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

Directly affected

towing and recovery professionals

A representative of an organization representing towing and recovery professionals participates in the study group, and the group's recommendations directly concern their roadside safety and equipment.

Directly affected

Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

The commissioner or their designee serves as a member of the established working group.

Directly affected

Department of Transportation

The commissioner or their designee serves as a member of the established working group.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the working group established by Senate Bill 367?

The working group is established to study roadside safety concerns associated with s and towing and recovery professionals, including evaluating wrecker light types and colors and methods to enhance worker protection at roadside scenes.

Who are the members of the working group?

Members include the chairpersons and ranking members of the General Assembly's relating to public safety and security, the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection, the Commissioner of Transportation, and one representative from an organization representing towing and recovery professionals in the state.

When must the working group report its findings?

The working group must submit a report on its findings and recommendations not later than January 1, 2027.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

20 actions

Jun 4, 2026Governor of ConnecticutEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
May 29, 2026Governor of Connecticut
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
May 29, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Transmitted to the Secretary of State
May 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyEnrolled
Special Act 26-26
May 6, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
In Concurrence
May 6, 2026HouseFloor
House Passed

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May 6, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Rules Suspended
May 6, 2026House
House Calendar Number 574
May 6, 2026House
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
May 4, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
On Consent Calendar
May 4, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Passed
Mar 30, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
File Number 225
Mar 30, 2026Senate
Senate Calendar Number 180
Mar 30, 2026Senate
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Mar 30, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Mar 23, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/30/26 12:00 PM
Mar 17, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Mar 17, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Joint Favorable
Feb 27, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Public Hearing 03/05
Feb 26, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security

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