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signed · Connecticut · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5323: AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.

HB 5323 requires school-based health centers in Connecticut to use evidence-based screening tools for disordered eating behaviors during annual health assessments for students in grades 9-12, starting January 1, 2028. The bill also creates two new groups: a task force to develop recommendations for identifying and treating disordered eating in children, and a Holistic Food Education Working Group to create a state-wide food education roadmap and nutrition curriculum. Both groups include representatives from education, health, advocacy, and school organizations. The screening is optional for students or their parents/guardians, and the task force must report by January 1, 2028. The bill directly affects schools, health centers, and students in grades 9-12 through these new requirements and planning efforts.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 125: AN ACT REQUIRING NURSING HOMES TO ANNUALLY REPORT CERTAIN OWNERSHIP INFORMATION REGARDING INVESTMENT ENTITIES, ACQUIRE, IF FEASIBLE, A SURETY BOND OR A SIMILAR FORM OF SECURITY IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO NINETY DAYS OF OPERATING COSTS, MAINTAIN FULL GOVERNANCE CONTROL AND AUTHORITY OVER NURSING HOME ASSETS AND ACTIVITIES AND ANNUALLY ATTEST THAT NO INVESTMENT ENTITY HAS CONTROL OVER NURSING HOME RESIDENT HEALTH, SAFETY OR CARE.

SB 125 requires nursing homes with private equity ownership to disclose detailed ownership and financial information annually to the Commissioner of Social Services, including ownership entity details, financial statements, and mortgage terms. It mandates that these facilities secure a performance bond covering 90 days of operating costs when applying for or renewing licenses. The bill also prohibits selling nursing home properties within five years of acquisition without written approval from the Commissioner of Public Health, which can only be granted if the sale benefits resident care or operational stability. These provisions directly affect nursing homes owned by private equity firms, real estate investment trusts, or other investment entities.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 367: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ROADSIDE SAFETY CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH WRECKERS AND TOWING AND RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS.

SB 367 establishes a working group to study roadside safety for wreckers and towing professionals. The group, including state safety committee leaders, emergency services and transportation commissioners, and a towing industry representative, will evaluate issues like vehicle lighting standards and worker protection methods. It must submit findings and recommendations to the relevant committee by January 1, 2027. This procedural bill does not create new laws but directs a study to inform future safety policies.

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5155: AN ACT CONCERNING PESTICIDE REPORTING MODERNIZATION.

HB 5155 requires Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to create an online database tracking pesticide sales and use by December 2028, replacing older reporting methods. The database will make public access to historical pesticide data (from Chapter 441 of state law) and include pesticide-treated seed information collected with the Department of Agriculture. It allocates $100,000 for development in fiscal year 2027. This directly affects pesticide sellers and users (who must report through the new system) and provides the public with clearer access to where, what, and how much pesticides are used statewide.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 393: AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES DUE TO THE DEATH OF CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS.

SB 393 modifies procedures for filling vacancies in elected offices (Congress and state legislature) caused by an official's death. It requires the Governor to issue election writs within 7-17 days after a death-related vacancy occurs, instead of the previous default timeline. The bill also sets specific election timing rules: if a vacancy happens 125-63 days before a November election, the special election is held on that regular election day; if it occurs closer to the election (within 63 days before for state offices), no election is held unless it's a "member-elect" vacancy. For vacancies near the end of a term (last year of service), the Governor must nominate a replacement requiring a two-thirds vote of each legislative chamber. These changes directly affect governors, local election officials, and voters in districts with newly vacant seats.

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 429: AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION.

This bill updates how the state calculates reimbursement for ambulance services under Medicaid, specifically changing how out-of-district mileage is measured. Starting July 1, 2026, the Department of Social Services will base payments on the actual distance traveled with the patient onboard, rounded to the nearest tenth of a mile, rather than using fixed town-to-town rates. Ambulance providers can use GPS data, navigation systems, or mapping programs to document mileage and must keep trip reports with patient details and pickup and destination addresses in their records. The change aims to ensure reimbursement reflects actual service costs while maintaining flexibility for providers to choose verification methods.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 439: AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND SELF-SERVICE KIOSKS IN EMPLOYEE LOUNGES.

This bill prohibits employers from using electronic surveillance devices like audio recorders or closed-circuit cameras in employee areas designed for comfort or safety, such as restrooms, locker rooms, and lounges. It creates a specific exception allowing third-party vendors to operate surveillance at self-service kiosks in these areas, provided the cameras do not record sound and only monitor the checkout area and product display zones. The bill also restricts employers from requesting access to this video footage except when a theft is reported by the vendor, and it establishes fines and potential jail time for violations of these rules.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5467: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF A DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CONCIERGE SERVICES TO SMALL BUSINESSES.

This bill creates a new Office of Small Business Affairs within Connecticut's Department of Economic and Community Development to provide dedicated support to small businesses, with particular focus on those owned by minorities and economically disadvantaged individuals. The office will coordinate existing state programs, serve as a central contact point for business owners seeking financial and technical assistance, and maintain an updated online resource directory. A designated employee will offer concierge services to help small businesses navigate available economic development projects and programs. The legislation takes effect on October 1, 2026, and requires an annual budget of approximately $109,500 in the first year.

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 431: AN ACT CONCERNING PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE IN LITCHFIELD COUNTY.

This bill directs the Commissioner of Social Services, working with the Commissioner of Public Health, to study the need for palliative and hospice care services in Litchfield County. The study must consider existing findings from the state's Palliative Care Advisory Council and must be completed by October 1, 2026. If the study finds a need, the commissioner may create a pilot program using available funds, federal resources, and Medicaid options to provide these services. The bill requires a final report to be submitted to the relevant legislative committees.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5562: AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO HUMAN SERVICES STATUTES.

This bill revises several human services statutes to improve protections and administrative processes for vulnerable populations. It requires managed residential communities to display residents' bills of rights with contact information for reporting abuse or neglect. The legislation also mandates the Department of Social Services to stagger monthly benefit distributions for the supplemental nutrition assistance program to comply with federal law. Additionally, it restricts access to a background registry to specific authorized agencies and organizations, and establishes a new network to advise state government on services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals.

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 478: AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER SAFEGUARDS FOR LONG-TERM CARE POLICIES.

This bill establishes new consumer protections for long-term care insurance policies in Connecticut, affecting insurance companies, policyholders, and state agencies. It requires the Office of Policy and Management to create an outreach program educating consumers about long-term care options, financing, and asset protection rules. The bill mandates that insurance policies must offer home and community-based services, include inflation protection, and cannot tie executive compensation to rate increases. Additionally, insurers must maintain a minimum 60% loss ratio, and any premium increases of 20% or more must be spread over at least three years.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5481: AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM TO TREAT CERTAIN MEDICAID PATIENTS AT A SHORT-TERM HOSPITAL SPECIAL HOSPICE.

This bill expands state Medicaid coverage to include room and board costs for patients receiving hospice care at short-term hospice specialty hospitals or licensed hospice facilities. Starting July 1, 2026, the Commissioner of Social Services will use available state funds to reimburse these specific care settings for eligible Medicaid beneficiaries. The legislation requires a report by January 15, 2027, to document any cost savings achieved by treating patients in these facilities compared to acute care hospitals or skilled nursing facilities.

Topics ✓ Healthcare