Substitute House Bill No. 7198 mandates a joint study by the Commissioners of Emergency Services and Public Protection and Energy and Environmental Protection to enhance the assignment of conservation officers across the state. The study will explore the feasibility of housing conservation officers within the barracks of the Division of State Police and identify methods to improve their enforcement capabilities regarding specific provisions of the general statutes. The bill requires a report detailing the study's findings and any legislative recommendations to be submitted to the relevant joint standing committees by January 1, 2026.

The bill introduces new legal language, including the requirement for a report from the Commissioners and the specification of the statutes that conservation officers are tasked with enforcing. It also clarifies the language regarding the enforcement provisions for accuracy and consistency. Notably, the bill is designed to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as both agencies involved possess the necessary expertise to conduct the study without incurring additional costs.