CT HB5497: An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Effects Of Artificial Intelligence On The Trades Industry.

In one paragraph

Connecticut's HB 5497 (2026), in the committee substitute text (File No. 433), would establish a task force to study the effects of artificial intelligence on the trades industry, including job displacement and the Technical Education and Career System's AI coursework, with a report due by January 1, 2027. The House passed it as amended by House Amendment Schedule A on May 6, 2026; it was tabled on the Senate calendar and died when the 2026 session ended May 6, 2026.

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What it means for business

None: the bill died and never became law. It would have created a legislative task force to study AI's effect on trades jobs, with no duties for private businesses.

Key provisions

1. 1Would establish a task force to study the use of AI in the trades industry, including job displacement of trades employees and current Technical and Education Career System AI coursework and curriculum
2. 2Would have 12 members: 8 appointed by legislative leaders (may be legislators) plus the Labor Commissioner, the Chief Workforce Officer and the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development (or their designees) and the executive director of the Technical Education and Career System
3. 3Initial appointments due within 30 days of passage; first meeting within 60 days; the Labor and Public Employees Committee staff would serve as task force staff
4. 4Would report findings and recommendations to the Labor and Public Employees Committee by January 1, 2027, and terminate on that date or when it reports, whichever is later
5. 5The legislature's status page also describes the bill as requiring the Commissioner of Public Health to study a certified nursing assistant training program; that text is not in the captured File 433 version
6. 6House passed it as amended by House Amendment Schedule A (LCO 6216) May 6, 2026; tabled on the Senate calendar; died when the 2026 session ended May 6, 2026

Latest legislative action

May 6, 2026. Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (Senate Calendar Number 557)

Sponsors (showing 5 of 8)

Roll call votes

Amendments (2)

• House LCO Amendment #5597 (R) Not adopted 2026-05-01
• House Schedule A LCO# 6216 (J) Not adopted 2026-05-06

Related and companion bills

• Connecticut HB5048An Act Requiring A Study Of The Effect Of Artificial Intelligence On The Trades Industry.