The bill establishes the Windham County Law Enforcement Governance Council, which is authorized to provide regional law enforcement and related public safety services to participating municipalities within Windham County. The Council will be formed when five or more municipalities vote to join, and its operations will commence on July 1, 2026, or upon the formation of the Council, whichever is later. Member municipalities will have representation on the Council, contribute to its budget based on population, and can withdraw from the Council with a majority vote. The Council will be responsible for determining the services provided, adopting bylaws, and preparing an annual budget.
Additionally, the bill outlines the governance structure of the Council, including the election of officers and meeting requirements, as well as the financial management of the Council's budget and services. Nonmember municipalities will not incur costs related to the Council's operations and will continue to receive state police services. The Council is set to sunset on June 30, 2034, or upon the reduction of member municipalities to one, at which point operations will cease, and remaining funds will be returned to member municipalities. The bill also includes provisions for reporting and evaluation of the pilot program, ensuring accountability and assessment of its effectiveness.