Acts Effective October 1, 2009


AN ACT CONCERNING CLEAN CONTRACTING STANDARDS.
September Special Session, Public Act No. 07-1 (See Sec. 19)
Summary
Senate Bill No. 1600

AN ACT ADOPTING THE UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY ELECTRONIC RECORDING ACT.
Public Act No. 08-56
Summary
House Bill No. 5535

AN ACT CONCERNING ERASURE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC.
Public Act No. 08-151
Summary
Senate Bill No. 694

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN COSTS FROM BOND FUNDS AND THE CREATION OF A RECIPROCAL PREFERENCE STATUTE.
Public Act No. 08-154 (See Sec. 2)
Summary
Senate Bill No. 679

AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES AND REVENUE FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2011.
June Special Session, Public Act No. 09-3 (See Sec. 104-105, 107, 140-484)
Summary
House Bill No. 6802

AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE HUMAN SERVICES STATUTES.
Public Act No. 09-8
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House Bill No. 6351

AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
Public Act No. 09-11
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6537

AN ACT CONCERNING TRADE WITH AFRICA.
Special Act No. 09-14
Senate Bill No. 880

AN ACT CONCERNING PATIENT SAFETY.
Public Act No. 09-16
Summary
House Bill No. 6599

AN ACT REQUIRING SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT ANALYSES FOR PROPOSED REGULATIONS.
Public Act No. 09-19
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 5930

AN ACT REQUIRING THE ADMINISTRATION OF A SCREENING TEST FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS TO NEWBORN INFANTS.
Public Act No. 09-20
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House Bill No. 6263

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE.
Public Act No. 09-21
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6266

AN ACT AMENDING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY STATUTES.
Public Act No. 09-24
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6356

AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFIED PAYROLLS.
Public Act No. 09-25
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House Bill No. 6462

AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM.
Public Act No. 09-26
Summary
Senate Bill No. 673

AN ACT CONCERNING MUTUAL AID OR MOBILE SUPPORT UNITS AND NUCLEAR SAFETY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM PLANS.
Public Act No. 09-27
Summary
Senate Bill No. 762

AN ACT CONCERNING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL AUTOMATIC LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
Public Act No. 09-32
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 5792

AN ACT CONCERNING CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN EMPLOYER DATA.
Public Act No. 09-33
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6190

AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSPECTION OF ELEVATORS, THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE AND LOCAL FIRE MARSHALS, THE REGULATION OF EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES.
Public Act No. 09-35
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6324

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF BIOLOGIC MATERIAL FOR GENETIC TESTING.
Public Act No. 09-37
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Substitute House Bill No. 6598

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESIGNATION OR ABSENCE OF AN AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS FOR CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITIES.
Public Act No. 09-38
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Substitute House Bill No. 6643

AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Public Act No. 09-40
Summary
Senate Bill No. 251

AN ACT REQUIRING COMMUNICATION OF MAMMOGRAPHIC BREAST DENSITY INFORMATION TO PATIENTS.
Public Act No. 09-41
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Substitute Senate Bill No. 458

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONSUMER REPORT CARD.
Public Act No. 09-46
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 46

AN ACT CONCERNING EXTERNAL APPEALS OF ADVERSE DETERMINATIONS BY A MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION, HEALTH INSURER OR UTILIZATION REVIEW COMPANY.
Public Act No. 09-49
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 959

AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT PROGRAMS.
Public Act No. 09-53
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House Bill No. 5674

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT.
Public Act No. 09-55
Summary
Senate Bill No. 963

AN ACT CONCERNING PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS AT CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS AND SCHOOLS.
Public Act No. 09-56
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 1020

AN ACT CONCERNING THERAPEUTIC CONTACT LENSES.
Public Act No. 09-58
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 781

AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
Public Act No. 09-59
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 1089

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE TRANSFER OF MACHINE GUNS TO MINORS.
Public Act No. 09-62
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 358

AN ACT CONCERNING THE TENDER YEARS EXCEPTION TO THE HEARSAY EVIDENCE RULE.
Public Act No. 09-63
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Substitute Senate Bill No. 810

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT ANTITRUST ACT.
Public Act No. 09-68 (See Sec. 2)
Summary
Senate Bill No. 964

AN ACT CONCERNING STATE CHARTERED BANKS.
Public Act No. 09-71
Summary
Senate Bill No. 873

AN ACT CONCERNING EXPOSURE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS.
Public Act No. 09-76
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 1010

AN ACT SHIELDING FIRE DEPARTMENTS THAT INSTALL SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS FROM LIABILITY.
Public Act No. 09-78
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6286

AN ACT CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP ON REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCIES.
Public Act No. 09-80
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6463

AN ACT CONCERNING GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS IN SCHOOLS.
Public Act No. 09-81
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6496

AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR FOREIGN CORPORATIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT TRANSACT BUSINESS OR CONDUCT AFFAIRS IN THIS STATE WITHOUT AUTHORITY.
Public Act No. 09-83
Summary
House Bill No. 6640

AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATION SUPERVISION FEES.
Public Act No. 09-84
Summary
Senate Bill No. 707

AN ACT CONCERNING A DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REGISTRY CHECK FOR APPLICANTS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OR THE DEPARTMENT'S PROVIDERS.
Public Act No. 09-85
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 756

AN ACT CONCERNING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND CONTRACTING PROCEDURES FOR THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT OF HARTFORD COUNTY.
Public Act No. 09-87
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 922

AN ACT CONCERNING INTEREST ON CHARGES FOR SEWER SYSTEM EXPANSION.
Public Act No. 09-89
Summary
House Bill No. 5536

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORK.
Public Act No. 09-95
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 1079

AN ACT LIMITING CANCELLATION FEES FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS WHO CANCEL THEIR POLICIES MID-TERM.
Public Act No. 09-98
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 212

AN ACT CONCERNING PRIVATE OCCUPATIONAL SCHOOLS.
Public Act No. 09-99 (See Sec. 5, 7-8)
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 809

AN ACT CONCERNING BRANCHING AND AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT.
Public Act No. 09-100 (See Sec. 2-3, 5-7)
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 617

AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL FILES STATUTES AND EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK.
Public Act No. 09-101
Summary
House Bill No. 6185

AN ACT PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF CONN-OSHA INVESTIGATIONS.
Public Act No. 09-106
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6186

AN ACT CONCERNING PAINTBALL SAFETY.
Public Act No. 09-113
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 825

AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE COURT REFORMS AND ESTABLISHING A PROBATE REDISTRICTING COMMISSION.
Public Act No. 09-114 (See Sec. 9, 15, 20, 24)
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6385

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY FOR VIOLATING REGULATIONS CONCERNING PRIVATE OCCUPATIONAL SCHOOLS.
Public Act No. 09-116
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 801

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO A HEARING IN THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND TRANSITIONARY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 09-118
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 817

AN ACT CONCERNING CHARITABLE DONATION BINS.
Public Act No. 09-119
Summary
House Bill No. 5222

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A "MOVE OVER" LAW IN CONNECTICUT.
Public Act No. 09-121
Summary
House Bill No. 5894

AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM PAYMENTS FOR TERMINATED EMPLOYEES.
Public Act No. 09-126
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 5669

AN ACT CONCERNING CUSTOMER ACCESS TO RESTROOMS IN RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS.
Public Act No. 09-129
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6328

AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSE DRILLS AND FIRE DRILLS.
Public Act No. 09-131
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 760

AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS IN EQUIPMENT LEASES.
Public Act No. 09-134
Summary
House Bill No. 6448

AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL FIRE POLICE OFFICERS.
Public Act No. 09-137
Summary
House Bill No. 6541

AN ACT CONCERNING LARCENY.
Public Act No. 09-138
Summary
House Bill No. 6576

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF TRUANCY DATA AND THE REDUCTION OF CERTAIN DUPLICATE REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Public Act No. 09-143 (See Sec. 3)
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 940

AN ACT CONCERNING NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION.
Public Act No. 09-144
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 951

AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE STATUTES REGARDING PERSONS WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES AND PERSONS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS.
Public Act No. 09-145
Summary
Senate Bill No. 754

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR ADULTS.
Public Act No. 09-149 (See Sec. 2)
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6320

AN ACT CONCERNING PHARMACY ERRORS AND PHARMACY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
Public Act No. 09-150
Summary
Senate Bill No. 325

AN ACT CONCERNING THE INTEREST EARNED ON LAWYERS' CLIENTS' FUNDS ACCOUNT PROGRAM AND THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN COURT FEES TO FUND SUCH PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 09-152 (See Sec. 6)
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 1157

AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE LAWS AND DEFINING MILLWRIGHT WORK.
Public Act No. 09-153 (See Sec. 3)
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 849

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY INVESTMENT ACT.
Public Act No. 09-160
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6232

AN ACT CONCERNING SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS FOR REVOLVING LOANS.
Public Act No. 09-161
Summary
House Bill No. 6233

AN ACT MITIGATING FIRE LOSSES FOR HOMEOWNERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS.
Public Act No. 09-164
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6447

AN ACT CONCERNING PROJECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE.
Public Act No. 09-165
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6466

AN ACT CONCERNING THE NURSING HOME BILL OF RIGHTS.
Public Act No. 09-168
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 455

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A TRUST FOR THE CARE OF AN ANIMAL.
Public Act No. 09-169
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 650

AN ACT PROHIBITING BLOCKING THE BOX.
Public Act No. 09-171
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 966

AN ACT AUTHORIZING SPECIAL DISTRICTS TO MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY IN LAKES, STATE LAND WHERE HUNTING IS PERMITTED, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARINE WATERS FISHING LICENSE AND THE TAKING OF SHELLFISH IN WESTPORT.
Public Act No. 09-173
Summary
House Bill No. 5875

AN ACT CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD AND STRONG FAMILIES.
Public Act No. 09-175
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6486

AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO TITLE 29 TO INCORPORATE THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION CODE.
Public Act No. 09-177
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 1009

AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF MASSAGE THERAPY.
Public Act No. 09-182
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 5883

AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, IN-STATE MICRO BUSINESSES AND THE STANDARD WAGE.
Public Act No. 09-184
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 5821

AN ACT CONCERNING PROCEEDINGS AND OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DISCLOSURE OF ADOPTION INFORMATION.
Public Act No. 09-185
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 5421

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Public Act No. 09-186 (See Sec. 8, 10)
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6649

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
Public Act No. 09-187 (See Sec. 5, 23-24, 28-31, 33-36, 39-44, 47-49, 51-54, 48-49, 62-66)
Summary
Senate Bill No. 1081

AN ACT CONCERNING REPOSSESSION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM RETAIL BUYERS.
Public Act No. 09-189
Summary
House Bill No. 5099

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROCESSING OF MUNICIPAL APPLICATIONS FOR STATE PERMITS.
Public Act No. 09-190
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 5861

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR ENGAGING A POLICE OFFICER IN PURSUIT AND ASSAULTING A PUBLIC TRANSIT EMPLOYEE.
Public Act No. 09-191
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6025

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY OBTAINED BY SECURITIES FRAUD.
Public Act No. 09-193
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6339

AN ACT CONCERNING THE POLICIES, PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND A PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS.
Public Act No. 09-194
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6419

AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT APPEALS.
Public Act No. 09-196
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6041

AN ACT BANNING THE POSSESSION OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMALS AND THE IMPORTATION, POSSESSION AND LIBERATION OF CERTAIN WILD ANIMALS, ALLOWING THE IMPORTATION OF REINDEER AND BANNING INTERNET HUNTING.
Public Act No. 09-198
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6552

AN ACT CONCERNING MURDER AND INHERITANCE.
Public Act No. 09-201
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 1031

AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE COST CONTROL INITIATIVES.
Public Act No. 09-206 (See Sec. 3)
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 1048

AN ACT CONCERNING MORTGAGE PRACTICES.
Public Act No. 09-207
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 949

AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER CREDIT LICENSEES.
Public Act No. 09-208
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 950

AN ACT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE S. A. F. E. MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT, THE EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE BANKING STATUTES.
Public Act No. 09-209 (See Sec. 24-25, 30, 32-33, 37-38, 41-42)
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 948

AN ACT CONCERNING PERSONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS, PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS AND NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
Public Act No. 09-210 (See Sec. 5)
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 954

AN ACT CONCERNING INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZATIONS FOR BENEFICIAL USE OF SOLID WASTE.
Public Act No. 09-211
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 995

AN ACT CONCERNING LAND RECORDS.
Public Act No. 09-213
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 1126

AN ACT CONCERNING THE TIME LIMIT FOR ENFORCING A STATE COURT JUDGMENT IN A FOREIGN JURISDICTION.
Public Act No. 09-215
Summary
House Bill No. 6248

AN ACT CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH.
Public Act No. 09-220
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6539

AN ACT CONCERNING SOLICITATION OF CLIENTS, PATIENTS OR CUSTOMERS.
Public Act No. 09-222
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6642

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CORRECTIONAL STAFF HEALTH AND SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY ADVISORY COMMISSION.
Public Act No. 09-223
Summary
House Bill No. 6684

AN ACT EXEMPTING REGIONAL PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS FROM PAYMENT OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAXES.
Public Act No. 09-226
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 383

AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL INSPECTION REPORTS.
Public Act No. 09-227
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 850

AN ACT CONCERNING MILK PRODUCERS, MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, AGRICULTURAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE MODERNIZATION OF CONNECTICUT FERTILIZER LAW.
Public Act No. 09-229 (See Sec. 23-26)
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 891

AN ACT CONCERNING REGIONALISM.
Public Act No. 09-231
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6585

AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSING STATUTES.
Public Act No. 09-232
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6678

AN ACT CONCERNING BROWNFIELDS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Public Act No. 09-235 (See Sec. 7-11)
Summary
Substitute House Bill No. 6097

AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS.
Public Act No. 09-237
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 457

AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY AND IDENTITY THEFT.
Public Act No. 09-239
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 838

AN ACT REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY LIMITS PRIOR TO THE FILING OF A CLAIM.
Public Act No. 09-240
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 894

AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL ACTIVITY BETWEEN SCHOOL WORKERS AND STUDENTS AND INCLUDING SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS AS MANDATED REPORTERS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
Public Act No. 09-242
Summary
Senate Bill No. 1110

AN ACT CONCERNING INTERRUPTION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, SCRAP METAL PROCESSORS AND MOTOR VEHICLE RECYCLERS.
Public Act No. 09-243
Summary
Senate Bill No. 1128

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