House Bill No. 5281 proposes a technical amendment to Section 8-28 of the general statutes concerning the publication of official actions or decisions made by planning commissions. The bill stipulates that such notices must be published in a newspaper with substantial circulation in the municipality not later than fifteen days after the action or decision, replacing the previous requirement that they be published "within" that timeframe. Additionally, the bill clarifies that any appeals from the actions or decisions of a planning commission must follow the provisions outlined in section 8-8.

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and is expected to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities. The Planning and Development Committee has reported the bill favorably, indicating a general consensus for its passage.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 8-28
PD Joint Favorable: 8-28
File No. 57: 8-28