Rep. Tom Delnicki

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Connecticut school health regulations to allow trained school personnel to administer opioid overdose reversal medication to students experiencing an opioid-related overdose without prior written authorization. The legislation requires the State Board of Education to establish specific conditions and procedures for storing and administering these medications, similar to existing rules for epinephrine in allergic reaction emergencies. School staff must complete annual training to administer the medication, and the rules apply to both intramural and interscholastic athletics settings. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026, and aim to ensure students have access to life-saving treatment during opioid overdoses at school.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinator within the Office of Policy and Management to oversee state efforts to prevent human trafficking. The coordinator will work with various state agencies and law enforcement to develop prevention strategies, create a confidential database for reporting trafficking incidents, and maintain a directory of victim service providers. Additionally, the bill requires the coordinator to develop training programs for state agencies, healthcare facilities, and other organizations on identifying and responding to trafficking cases. A Trafficking in Persons Council will also be updated to include the new coordinator and representatives from multiple state departments to coordinate statewide response activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates how the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services handles abuse and neglect investigations by changing who can access investigation reports and requiring more frequent public reporting. It restricts access to original abuse reports and investigator findings, allowing them to be shared with parents or legal representatives of victims unless they are suspected of being the perpetrator or living with one. The bill also mandates quarterly reports on investigation statistics, including complaint numbers, investigation outcomes, and response times, which must be posted online and submitted to state committees. Additionally, it requires the department to review and update its investigation policies every quarter and improve background check procedures for staff and service providers.

Maddy summarySB 132 establishes the Connecticut-Germany Trade Commission to strengthen economic ties between Connecticut and Germany. The commission, composed of 22 members including legislative leaders, trade representatives, higher education officials, and German community advocates, will promote bilateral trade, business exchanges, and investment opportunities. It must submit annual reports to the Governor and legislature starting in 2028, detailing activities and recommending policy changes to support these goals. The commission directly affects Connecticut businesses and German entities seeking to expand economic partnerships.

Maddy summarySB 116 requires hotels, motels, and similar lodging operators to share tax payment records with consumer protection officials monthly and maintain guest transaction records for six months. It mandates employee training on recognizing human trafficking signs and conducting annual awareness campaigns, with certification required in personnel files. The bill also prohibits offering hourly discounts (12 hours or less) for rooms to prevent trafficking tactics. Violations carry $5,000 civil penalties per offense, enforced by the Consumer Protection Department through audits and inspections. The law directly affects lodging businesses and aims to strengthen trafficking prevention through transparency and staff education.

Maddy summaryHB 5208 requires the Department of Banking to study financial transactions occurring within the state. The department must complete this study and submit a report to the General Assembly's Banking committee by January 15, 2027. This bill does not create new laws or directly affect specific groups; it only mandates a study to inform future legislative decisions. The report will be prepared in accordance with existing statutory procedures for such studies. This is a procedural measure focused solely on gathering information, with no immediate policy changes or implementation.

Maddy summarySB 218 requires the Department of Banking to conduct a study on banking issues within the state. The department must submit a final report to the legislature's banking committee by January 15, 2027. This bill does not change existing laws or create new regulations - it only mandates a study and reporting process. The study's focus on "banking issues" is not specified in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHB 5240 establishes a loan program for nonprofit organizations providing community-based residential facilities for people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. The bill creates a "Community Residential Facility Revolving Loan Fund" to provide loans covering up to 100% of development costs for facilities housing up to six residents, including construction, renovation, or purchase. Loans require facilities to be licensed/certified as intermediate care facilities and limit renovation costs above acquisition to $100,000. This directly affects nonprofit organizations seeking to develop or upgrade residential settings, with the Department of Developmental Services administering the program under revised statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 5239 establishes an Independent Mortality Review Board within Connecticut's Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to review deaths of people with intellectual disabilities under DDS care. The board will examine cases involving abuse/neglect allegations, deaths under medical examiner jurisdiction, sudden unexpected deaths, or concerns about care appropriateness. The board includes DDS staff, the Chief Medical Examiner, public health representatives, and other stakeholders, operating under existing peer review and confidentiality rules. This formalizes the review process to avoid duplication with the existing Fatality Review Board.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts most Connecticut hospitals from selling and leasing back their main campus property (a "sale-leaseback") after October 1, 2026, except for hospitals in financial distress that obtain board approval and notify the state health commissioner and attorney general. It requires all hospitals to annually submit a written attestation confirming no private equity firm controls the hospital or interferes with clinical decisions, such as patient care timing, discharge policies, or medical diagnoses. The attestation must cover specific areas like emergency department triage, patient discharge decisions, and medical record entries. Hospitals must use a standard form developed by the state health commissioner to comply.