Substitute House Bill No. 5573, also known as Special Act No. 26-15, authorizes the Commissioner of Transportation to convey a parcel of state land, approximately 0.22 acres in size, located at 174 North Elm Street in Torrington, to the city of Torrington. The conveyance will occur at a cost equal to the administrative expenses associated with the transfer and is subject to the approval of the State Properties Review Board. The parcel is identified as Lot 020 in Block 004 on the city’s Tax Assessor's Map and is encumbered by an easement for slope reserved in favor of the State of Connecticut.

The city of Torrington is required to use the conveyed land for open space and to relocate a trail. Should the city fail to utilize the land for these purposes, not retain ownership, or lease any part of the parcel, the land will revert back to the state. The bill stipulates that the State Properties Review Board must complete its review within thirty days of receiving a proposed agreement from the Department of Transportation, and the land will remain under the department's care until the conveyance is finalized. The State Treasurer is tasked with executing any necessary deeds or instruments to facilitate this transfer.