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HB 5031 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026.

HB 5031 allocates $70,010,000 from the General Fund to cover budget shortfalls for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, directly affecting state agencies. Key provisions include $14.5 million for the Department of Housing’s homeless services, $5.5 million for mental health personal services, $5.775 million for emergency services, and $6 million for inmate medical services under Corrections. The bill funds ongoing operations and critical programs rather than creating new policies. It is a routine budget adjustment to address existing fiscal gaps, not a new legislative initiative.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $70M to cover budget shortfalls and fund critical programs (homeless services, mental health, emergency, inmate medical), directly supporting state operations and essential services without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $6M for inmate medical services under Corrections, directly funding a correctional program within the criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $5.5M for mental health services, $5.775M for emergency services, and $6M for inmate medical services, directly funding critical healthcare programs without restrictions.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $14.5M to Department of Housing for homeless services, directly funding housing assistance and addressing homelessness.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026
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What changed between versions

Governor's Bill → APP Joint Favorable Substitute · 8 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to increase the total appropriation from $70 million to $220 million, primarily by adding $150 million for teacher retirement contributions. The amendment also reorganized the budget structure, inserting a new department for Teachers' Retirement Board before the Department of Correction and adding specific funding for homelessness services and mental health medications.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include a new funding category for the Teachers' Retirement Board, altering the distribution of funds among state agencies.
FISCAL

Added $150,000,000 for Teachers' Retirement Board contributions, significantly increasing the total budget.

Added $14,500,000 for Housing/Homeless Services under the Department of Housing.

Increased the total General Fund appropriation from $70,010,000 to $220,010,000.

Added $340,000 for Behavioral Health Medications under the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Added $300,000 for Supplemental Payments for Medical Services under the Department of Developmental Services.

Added $632,035 for Employment Opportunities and Day Services under the Department of Developmental Services.

Added $169,000 for the JEEP Program under the Military Department.

Reordered and expanded budget line items, inserting the Teachers' Retirement Board between the Department of Housing and the Department of Correction.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Appropriations
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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