Senate Bill No. 227, reported favorably by the Committee on Planning and Development, mandates that by July 1, 2026, all municipalities must register a ".gov" Internet top-level domain with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency within the United States Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, municipalities are required to redirect any existing Internet web addresses to this new ".gov" domain or discontinue their use. This bill applies regardless of any existing municipal charters, special acts, or home rule ordinances that may suggest otherwise. The term "municipality" is defined as in section 7-479a of the general statutes.

The fiscal impact statement indicates that there is no state impact, but there may be a potential cost to municipalities, particularly in FY 25, for those that do not currently have a ".gov" domain and lack the necessary staff to manage the transition. Out of Connecticut's 169 municipalities, 116 do not have a ".gov" domain. However, there is no registration cost for eligible entities, and there is a federal grant program available to assist with the transition. The bill's effective date is upon passage, and there is no anticipated municipal impact in the out years following the transition period.