Senate Bill No. 1185 proposes to increase the maximum penalty that municipalities can impose for violations of their regulations and ordinances from $250 to $500. This change is made to subparagraph (A) of subdivision (10) of subsection (c) of section 7-148 of the general statutes, which governs municipal powers. The bill stipulates that municipalities may enforce these regulations through citations issued by designated officers or employees, who must provide a written warning for violations, except in cases involving dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, or mini-motorcycles.

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and is expected to generate potential revenue gains for both the state and municipalities due to the increased fines. In the previous fiscal year, municipalities recorded 3,357 charges, resulting in $51,810 in revenue. The ongoing fiscal impact will depend on the actual number of violations in the future.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-148
PD Joint Favorable Change of Reference: 7-148
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute: 7-148
File No. 731: 7-148