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SB 1154 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF CERTAIN LIGHTER-THAN-AIR BALLOONS.

SB 1154 requires Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to develop a phase-out plan for helium used in filling helium-filled balloons by October 1, 2025. The plan must end all helium use for these balloons in the state by December 31, 2027, and DEEP must report progress to the Environment Committee by February 1, 2026. The bill directly affects helium manufacturers, distributors, and balloon sellers by mandating a timeline for transitioning away from helium. It does not impose direct costs or new regulations on businesses but requires DEEP to coordinate with the helium industry to create the phase-out schedule.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates phase-out of helium for balloons to conserve a finite natural resource, aligning with environmental conservation goals under DEEP's mandate.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025
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Raised Bill → ENV Joint Favorable Substitute · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to shift from an immediate ban on non-biodegradable helium balloons to a phased phase-out schedule. The original version prohibited sales after October 1, 2027, while the new version requires the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to develop a schedule with the helium industry to end use by December 31, 2027, with a report due by February 1, 2026. The effective date was also changed from October 1, 2025 to from passage.
Scope change
The bill now allows for industry collaboration to determine the phase-out schedule rather than imposing an immediate ban, providing more flexibility in implementation.
TIMELINE

The effective date changed from October 1, 2025 to from passage, and the prohibition deadline was moved from October 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for the Commissioner to engage helium industry representatives to develop a phase-out schedule and submit a progress report to the legislature.

ENFORCEMENT

Changed from a direct prohibition with enforcement by Commissioners to a phased approach requiring industry consultation before implementation.

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Total actions
9
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Committee
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Feb 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
upper
Jan 24, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Environment
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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