Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5308: AN ACT CONCERNING POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5308 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT CONCERNING POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING. Primary sponsor: Paul Cicarella (Republican), Tone Felipe (Democratic), John Kissel (Republican), Greg Howard (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Cicarella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Tone Felipe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 130 |
| John Kissel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Greg Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR
- NO NEW FILE BY COMM. ON Appropriations
- RPTD. OUT OF LCO
- FILED WITH LCO
- Joint Favorable
- REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations
- FILE NO. 531
- HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 350
- FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR
- RPTD. OUT OF LCO
- REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/26
- FILED WITH LCO
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