Connecticut UAP Study Bill Passes Appropriations Committee

Connecticut's Raised Bill No. 5422, an act directing the University of Connecticut to conduct a statewide study of unidentified aerial phenomena and evaluate whether the state should establish a dedicated UAP research centre, passed the Appropriations Committee in a bipartisan vote. Authored by Rep. Joe Hoxha with bipartisan co-sponsorship from Rep. Aundre Bumgardner (D-Groton), the bill heads to the Connecticut House for further consideration. The contracted research agency would have until 1 July 2027 to report findings to the state legislature.