The proposed General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5452 aims to enhance municipal participation in the Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network by mandating that the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection cover all lifecycle costs incurred by municipalities for their participation. The bill defines "lifecycle costs" as expenses necessary to maintain the functionality and compatibility of the software and hardware required for the network, which serves as a statewide public safety telecommunications system.

Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to develop a comprehensive plan to encourage municipal involvement in the network. This plan must include an assessment of current municipal participation, identification of infrastructure needs, long-term cost considerations, opportunities for regional coordination, and strategies for cost reduction. The commissioner is tasked with submitting this plan to the relevant legislative committee by January 1, 2027. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes new legal language to establish these provisions.