HB 5322 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING A WORKING GROUP REGARDING ENDOMETRIOSIS.

HB 5322 establishes an endometriosis working group within Connecticut's Legislative Department to evaluate current methods for diagnosing, treating, and educating healthcare providers about endometriosis. The group, appointed by the House chairperson of the human services committee, will assess best practices and provide recommendations to improve care for patients. It must submit annual reports starting January 1, 2027, to relevant legislative committees on public health and human services. This bill does not create new laws or funding but focuses on studying existing approaches to address endometriosis care gaps.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Apr 8, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was revised to establish a more robust Endometriosis Working Group with a diverse, bipartisan membership structure including patient advocates, physicians, researchers, and industry representatives. The scope of the group's duties was expanded to cover research, public awareness, workplace impacts, and data collection in addition to diagnosis and treatment. Administrative oversight shifted from a joint human services committee to the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity, and the reporting requirement was updated to include the Governor.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a narrow focus on diagnosis and treatment evaluation to a comprehensive mandate including research, public awareness, workplace accommodations, and data initiatives. Applicability broadened by adding specific categories of members, including patient advocates and pharmaceutical representatives, to ensure diverse perspectives.

REQUIREMENT

Added a detailed list of seven specific evaluation topics, including workplace impacts, insurance coverage, and gaps in education.

Changed the administrative staff from the joint standing committee on human services to the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity.

Updated the reporting requirement to include the Governor in addition to the joint standing committees.

Added provisions for the working group to appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson and to hold quarterly meetings with public comment opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY

Defined a specific, diverse membership structure with 16 appointed members plus ex officio members, requiring representation from patients, physicians, researchers, and industry.

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Committee

Mar 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

lower

9 primary · 0 co-sponsors