Senate Bill No. 407 authorizes the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to issue permits allowing organ transport vehicles to use specific colored lights, including blue, red, yellow, or white lights, either steady or flashing. This change is made by repealing subsection (h) of section 14-96q of the general statutes and substituting it with new language that includes organ transport vehicles alongside emergency vehicles. The bill defines an organ transport vehicle as any vehicle operated by an employee of a licensed organ procurement organization while transporting parts, such as organs or human tissue.

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and aims to enhance the operational capabilities of organ transport vehicles, which are critical for timely organ delivery. The Department of Motor Vehicles is expected to generate an annual revenue gain of less than $1,000 from the issuance of these permits, which will carry a standard fee of $20. The bill was favorably reported by the Public Safety and Security Committee, reflecting broad support for the measure.