AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF STERILE CARP IN PACHAUG POND.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill states the action is for controlling invasive vegetation but does not define what constitutes sterile carp or invasive vegetation within the text itself.

Releasing Sterile Carp to Control Plants in Pachaug Pond

This law requires the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to release two sterile carp into Pachaug Pond starting July 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

• Requires the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to provide for the release of two sterile carp in Pachaug Pond.
• Sets a start date for this action as July 1, 2026.
• Overrides other state rules that might stop this specific action.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection
• Pachaug Pond in the town of Griswold

Limits and Unknowns

• The text does not explain how many plants will be removed.
• The bill does not state if more fish might be added in the future.
• No information is given about who pays for this project.

Official Summary Text

To require the release of sterile carp in Pachaug Pond for the control of invasive vegetation.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 1442 1 of 1

General Assembly Raised Bill No. 315
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 1442

Referred to Committee on ENVIRONMENT

Introduced by:
(ENV)

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF STERILE CARP IN
PACHAUG POND.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

Section 1. (Effective July 1, 2026 ) Notwithstanding the provisions of 1
title 26 of the general statutes, the Commissioner of Energy and 2
Environmental Protection shall provide for the release of two sterile 3
carp in Pachaug Pond in the town of Griswold. 4
This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following
sections:

Section 1 July 1, 2026 New section

Statement of Purpose:
To require the release of sterile carp in Pachaug Pond for the control of
invasive vegetation.

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