House Bill No. 7220, also known as Public Act No. 25-98, introduces new provisions regarding the costs associated with obtaining transcripts for agency proceedings, effective July 1, 2025. The bill defines key terms such as "Agency," "Party," "Transcript," and "Transcript page," aligning them with existing definitions in section 4-166 of the general statutes. It mandates that any recording or stenographic record of agency proceedings must be transcribed upon request by any party, with the cost of the transcript being charged to the requesting party. Specifically, a stenographer is permitted to charge $2.40 for each transcript page, but this fee can only be applied once per request.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if an agency itself requests a transcript, it must bear the costs of obtaining it and cannot charge or seek reimbursement from any party involved in the proceedings. This change aims to clarify the financial responsibilities related to transcript requests and ensure that agencies do not pass on costs to parties involved in their proceedings.