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HB 5495 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING REVIEW OF DECISIONS BY THE CONNECTICUT STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT COMMISSION BY THE SUPERIOR COURT AND AUTHORIZING APPEALS OF DECISIONS OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD.

This bill allows state employees to appeal decisions made by the Connecticut State Employees Retirement Commission and the Medical Examining Board regarding disability retirement eligibility to the Superior Court. It requires these boards to hold hearings before making such decisions and provides a clear timeline for filing appeals, including specific rules for serving legal documents. The legislation also permits appeals of preliminary agency actions if waiting for a final decision would cause inadequate remedies, and it clarifies that filing an appeal does not automatically stop the enforcement of the original decision. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026, but only after the State Employees' Bargaining Agent Coalition agrees to include them in its collective bargaining agreement.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens state employees' rights by allowing appeals of disability retirement decisions, protecting workers' benefits and due process in retirement matters.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Apr 2, 2026
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Raised Bill → LAB Joint Favorable Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was reclassified from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Joint Favorable Substitute,' indicating it has been amended and approved by both legislative chambers. The substantive policy changes involve updating the statute citation for appeals regarding disability retirement and adding a new requirement for a hearing before a decision is made on a member's disability eligibility.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on administrative appeals for state employees, but the specific legal section cited for these appeals was updated from section 4-183 to section 5-192p.
TECHNICAL

The bill title was changed from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and the Legislative Committee Order number was updated, reflecting its progression through the legislative process.

The statute citation for the appeal process was changed from section 4-183 to section 5-192p of the general statutes.

REQUIREMENT

A new provision was added requiring the board to hold a hearing before making a decision on a member's disability retirement eligibility or discontinuance.

TIMELINE

The new hearing requirement includes a delay clause stating it will not take effect until the State Employees' Bargaining Agent Coalition provides written consent to incorporate the terms into its collective bargaining agreement.

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Total actions
9
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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