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HB05241 • 2026

AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE JUSTICE.

AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE JUSTICE.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Public Health Committee
Last action
2026-05-29
Official status
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how communities will participate in the B2H demonstration program or what actions or recommendations the report will include.

Triple Bottom Line Justice Study Act

This act establishes a working group to study and plan a demonstration program for transforming polluted areas into healthier living spaces using community-led methods.

What This Bill Does

  • Defines 'Triple Bottom Line Justice' (TBLJ) as the integration of evidence-based practice, rule of law, and meaningful community engagement to address health, environmental, and economic challenges faced by children, families, and communities.
  • Introduces the concept of 'Brownfields to Healthfields' (B2H), a TBLJ approach for transforming polluted areas into healthier living spaces through community-led redevelopment efforts.
  • Requires the Commissioner of Public Health to convene a working group including experts from various fields to discuss and plan a B2H demonstration program.
  • Directs the Commissioner of Public Health to submit a report on the activities of the working group by July 1, 2027, to relevant committees in the General Assembly.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Commissioner of Public Health
  • The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection
  • Representatives from public health schools
  • Communities dealing with pollution, disease, poverty, and violence

Terms To Know

Triple Bottom Line Justice (TBLJ)
A method that integrates evidence-based practice, rule of law, and meaningful community engagement to address health, environmental, and economic challenges faced by children, families, and communities.
Brownfields to Healthfields (B2H)
A TBLJ approach for transforming polluted areas into healthier living spaces through community-led redevelopment efforts.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how the working group will be funded.
  • It is unclear what specific actions or recommendations the report will include.
  • There are no details on how communities will participate in the B2H demonstration program.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-29 Connecticut General Assembly

    Transmitted to the Secretary of State

  2. 2026-05-29 Connecticut General Assembly

    Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor

  3. 2026-05-20 LCO

    Special Act 26-13

  4. 2026-05-05 Connecticut General Assembly

    Rules Suspended

  5. 2026-05-05 Connecticut General Assembly

    Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A

  6. 2026-05-05 Connecticut General Assembly

    Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A

  7. 2026-05-05 Connecticut General Assembly

    On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence

  8. 2026-05-04 Connecticut General Assembly

    House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 5702

  9. 2026-05-04 Connecticut General Assembly

    House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A

  10. 2026-05-04 Connecticut General Assembly

    Transmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17

  11. 2026-05-04 Connecticut General Assembly

    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

  12. 2026-05-04 Connecticut General Assembly

    Senate Calendar Number 538

  13. 2026-04-21 LCO

    Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

  14. 2026-04-21 Connecticut General Assembly

    New File by Committee on Appropriations

  15. 2026-04-21 Connecticut General Assembly

    Tabled for the Calendar, House

  16. 2026-04-21 LCO

    File Number 710

  17. 2026-04-16 LCO

    Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/21/26 5:00 PM

  18. 2026-04-14 LCO

    Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

  19. 2026-04-13 APP

    Joint Favorable Substitute

  20. 2026-04-07 Connecticut General Assembly

    Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

  21. 2026-03-17 LCO

    Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

  22. 2026-03-17 Connecticut General Assembly

    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

  23. 2026-03-17 Connecticut General Assembly

    House Calendar Number 59

  24. 2026-03-17 LCO

    File Number 41

  25. 2026-03-11 LCO

    Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/16/26 5:00 PM

  26. 2026-03-10 LCO

    Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

  27. 2026-03-09 PH

    Joint Favorable

  28. 2026-02-19 Connecticut General Assembly

    Public Hearing 02/23

  29. 2026-02-18 Connecticut General Assembly

    Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

Official Summary Text

To establish a Triple Bottom Line Justice demonstration pilot program.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
Substitute House Bill No. 5241

Special Act No. 26-13

AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE
JUSTICE.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

Section 1. (Effective from passage) (a) As used in this section:
(1) "Triple Bottom Line Justice" or "TBLJ" means the integration of
evidence-based practice, rule of law and meaningful community
engagement to tackle health, environmental and economic challenges
faced by children, families and communities.
(2) "Brownfields to Healthfields" or "B2H" means the TBLJ
methodology for community -led brownfield redevelopment in areas
with pollution, disease, poverty and violence to transform contaminated
properties into reuses that strengthen children, family and commun ity
physical and mental health, resiliency, equity and vitality.
(b) The Commissioner of Public Health shall convene a working
group to discuss a Triple Bottom Line Justice demonstration program
relating to B2H that advances healthy, safe and vibrant communities.
Such working group shall include, but need not be limited to, the
Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection and
representatives of a school of public health. Not later than July 1, 2027,
the Commissioner of Public Health shall submit a report on the activities
Substitute House Bill No. 5241

Special Act No. 26-13 2 of 2

of the working group , in accordance with the provisions of section 11-
4a of the general statutes, to the joint standing committees of the General
Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to public health and the
environment.