AN ACT DEFINING AN EXTREME HEAT WAVE AND REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO NAME AND NOTIFY THE PUBLIC REGARDING AN EXTREME HEAT WAVE.

HB 5489 defines an "extreme heat wave" and requires Connecticut's Department of Public Health to name and publicly notify residents when such a heat event occurs. The bill directly affects residents by ensuring they receive timely alerts about severe heat conditions that could pose health risks. Key provisions mandate the Department to establish criteria for defining extreme heat waves and to issue public notifications through available communication channels. This procedural bill focuses solely on creating a standardized notification process, without altering existing public health policies or funding mechanisms.