Proposed H.B. No. 6089
Session Year 2025

AN ACT REDUCING BARRIERS TO FOOD SECURITY.

To enhance access to nutritious food, support local economies and reduce barriers to food security in Connecticut.

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  Food 

 

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• HB05296 - AN ACT REPEALING THE ADOPTION OF THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION'S FOOD CODE.
• HB05452 - AN ACT REQUIRING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A RECIPROCAL FOOD TRUCK VENDOR PERMIT OR LICENSE.
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• HB05907 - AN ACT PROHIBITING THE APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES TO ORGANIC FOODS.
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  Medicaid 

 

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• HB05432 - AN ACT REQUIRING ABLE-BODIED MEDICAID RECIPIENTS TO WORK OR VOLUNTEER.
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• HB05724 - AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR ALLERGY PREVENTION.
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• HB06146 - AN ACT REGULATING ACCESSIBILITY AND COSTS OF HEALTH CARE IN THIS STATE.
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• SB00805 - AN ACT REQUIRING NURSING HOMES TO SPEND NOT LESS THAN EIGHTY PER CENT OF REVENUES ON DIRECT PATIENT CARE.
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• SB00850 - AN ACT CONCERNING VALUE-BASED MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT TO NURSING HOMES.
• SB00981 - AN ACT EXPANDING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR OLDER PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
• SB00982 - AN ACT ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT THAT MEDICAID AND HUSKY B COVER WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS AND BARIATRIC SURGERY.
• SB00985 - AN ACT CONCERNING LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL FOR CHANGES TO THE HUSKY HEALTH PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT AND CARE DELIVERY MODEL.
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• SB01246 - AN ACT CONCERNING REVENUE ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE BIENNIAL BUDGET.
• SB01251 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING A DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF MEDICAID STATE PLAN AMENDMENTS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING TIMELY WHEELCHAIR REPAIR STANDARDS.
• SB01298 - AN ACT CONCERNING NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS.
• SB01299 - AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID-COVERED DENTAL CARE.
• SB01301 - AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID RATES FOR COMMUNITY HOSPITALS IN RURAL AREAS.
• SB01358 - AN ACT CONCERNING INFLATIONARY RATE INCREASES FOR STATE-CONTRACTED NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS.
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• SB01415 - AN ACT CONCERNING MINIMUM WAGES FOR NURSING HOME WORKERS PROVIDING DIRECT CARE AND CERTAIN GROUP HOME WORKERS.
• SB01416 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS FOR MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES.
• SB01418 - AN ACT REDUCING BARRIERS TO FOOD SECURITY.
• SB01419 - AN ACT PROHIBITING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO INCLUDE TRAINING REPAYMENT AGREEMENT PROVISIONS IN CONTRACTS WITH EMPLOYEES.
• SB01421 - AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR OBESITY TREATMENT.
• SB01470 - AN ACT CONCERNING TWICE ANNUAL REPORTING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ON MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER SERVICES.
• SB01471 - AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY-BASED MEMORY CARE PROGRAM.
• SB01472 - AN ACT CONCERNING A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR OPTIMAL USE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES' REGIONAL CENTERS.
• SB01473 - AN ACT REQUIRING MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR FDA-APPROVED GENE THERAPIES TO TREAT SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
• SB01474 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
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• SB01479 - AN ACT CONCERNING WITHHOLDING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO REQUIRE MANDATORY ARBITRATION IN BILLING DISPUTES.
• SB01480 - AN ACT CONCERNING PRIVATE EQUITY AND REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST OWNERSHIP OF HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES.
• SB01481 - AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN SERVICES FUNDED UNDER MEDICAID.
• SB01547 - AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR NONPROFITS.

  Nutrition 

 

• HB05580 - AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DIABETES PREVENTION, EDUCATION, SELF-MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY PROGRAMS AND ESTABLISHING AN ADVISORY COUNCIL.
• HB05831 - AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR NUTRITION ASSISTANCE.
• HB05842 - AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE CONNECTICUT FOOD BANK.
• HB06101 - AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID COVERAGE OF FOOD AS MEDICINE AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO THE CONNECTICUT FARMERS' MARKET/WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN NUTRITION PROGRAM.
• SB00795 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND BONDING FOR A PROGRAM TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY.
• SB01418 - AN ACT REDUCING BARRIERS TO FOOD SECURITY.

  School meals 

 

• HB05225 - AN ACT CONCERNING INCREASED ACCESS TO FREE SCHOOL MEALS.
• HB05514 - AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH.
• HB05746 - AN ACT CONCERNING UNIVERSAL SCHOOL MEALS.
• HB05845 - AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS.
• HB05864 - AN ACT CONCERNING SAFE AND HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS.
• HB05869 - AN ACT PROHIBITING FOOD PRODUCTS IN SCHOOL CAFETERIAS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN DYES AND COLORANTS.
• HB05871 - AN ACT ALLOWING PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO SERVE WHOLE MILK FROM ANY SOURCE.
• HB07013 - AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCEMENTS TO THE LOCAL FOOD FOR SCHOOLS INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
• HB07096 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF FOOD ON THE CAMPUSES OF A CONNECTICUT STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
• HB07273 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY WAYS TO FUND A UNIVERSAL FREE SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM.
• HB07287 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR, AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO REVENUE AND OTHER ITEMS IMPLEMENTING THE STATE BUDGET.
• SB00782 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF CARBOHYDRATE INFORMATION FOR MENU ITEMS IN SCHOOL CAFETERIAS.
• SB00921 - AN ACT IMPOSING A TAX ON SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES AND DEDICATING THE REVENUE GENERATED TO FUND SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS.
• SB00978 - AN ACT REQUIRING CAFETERIAS ON THE CAMPUSES OF CONNECTICUT STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
• SB01217 - AN ACT PROVIDING SCHOOL MEALS TO ALL STUDENTS.
• SB01418 - AN ACT REDUCING BARRIERS TO FOOD SECURITY.

  Supplemental nutrition assistance program 

 

• HB05325 - AN ACT CONCERNING DIVERTING A PORTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE BENEFITS FOR DRUG COUNSELING FOR BENEFICIARIES CONVICTED OF COMMITTING A DRUG-RELATED FELONY.
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• SB00006 - AN ACT CONCERNING RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS AND DISCONNECTED YOUTHS.
• SB01218 - AN ACT CONCERNING WATER SAFETY AND SWIM INSTRUCTION.
• SB01359 - AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
• SB01418 - AN ACT REDUCING BARRIERS TO FOOD SECURITY.
• SB01475 - AN ACT CONCERNING FOOD DESERTS AND THE SNAP PROGRAM.
• SB01482 - AN ACT CONCERNING MAXIMIZING USE OF FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS AND THE RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM FOR THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF ELDERLY PERSONS AND OTHERS.