The bill, Substitute House Bill No. 5422, mandates the Office of Legislative Management (OLM) to contract with a nonprofit organization specializing in science and engineering to conduct a study on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). This study will involve consultations with various state departments, 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 the director of the Connecticut chapter of a national nonprofit focused on UFO investigations. The study will explore the potential benefits of establishing a state center dedicated to UAP research and the resources required for its establishment and operation.

The findings of the study must be reported to the executive director of OLM, who is then required to present the results to the relevant joint standing committees of the General Assembly by July 1, 2027. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as OLM has existing contracts that can accommodate this study. The bill includes the insertion of new legal language regarding the study and its requirements, while no deletions from current law are noted.