House Bill No. 6442, titled "An Act Concerning Military Affairs in Connecticut," proposes technical amendments to Section 27-78 of the general statutes, which governs the handling of regimental standards of the State Guard. The bill stipulates that not later than six months after the mustering out of any regiment, the surviving senior officer must deposit the regiment's national and state standards in the former headquarters' armory. The officer in charge of the armory is then responsible for issuing a receipt and ensuring the standards are displayed prominently. Additionally, the bill requires the officer to apply to the Adjutant General for a glass-front, dust-proof repository for the standards, which must be delivered within six months of the application.

The bill also includes several insertions and deletions to clarify the timeline and responsibilities involved in the process. Notably, the phrase "Within" is replaced with "Not later than," and "which" is changed to "that" for grammatical consistency. The Adjutant General is explicitly mentioned in the new language, and the phrase "herein" is replaced with "in this section" to enhance clarity. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and is expected to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 27-78
VA Joint Favorable: 27-78
File No. 55: 27-78