The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5422, mandates the University of Connecticut to conduct a study on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) starting October 1, 2026. The study will involve collaboration with various state agencies, including the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the Office of Military Affairs, as well as a national nonprofit organization focused on UFO investigations. The study aims to explore the potential benefits of establishing a state center dedicated to UAP research and the resources required for its operation.

The university is required to report the findings of this study to the relevant joint standing committees of the General Assembly by July 1, 2027. The bill introduces new legal language to facilitate this study and its reporting requirements, while no deletions from current law are specified in the text. The overall purpose of the bill is to enhance understanding and investigation of unidentified aerial phenomena within the state.