Raised S.B. No. 286
Session Year 2026

AN ACT INCREASING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER NONPARENT RELATIVES RAISING CERTAIN CHILDREN.

To provide the same financial benefits to grandparents and other nonparent relatives who adopt their grandchildren or relative children as those who adopt unrelated children.

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• HB05003 - AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE.
• HB05037 - AN ACT PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF MINORS ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.
• HB05038 - AN ACT PROHIBITING PREDICTION MARKET PLATFORMS FROM ALLOWING USE BY OR ADVERTISING TO CONSUMERS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE.
• HB05134 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT.
• HB05168 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SECURE TRANSMISSION OF SAFETY PLANS OF MINOR PATIENTS TO SCHOOLS BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
• HB05171 - AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE CONNECTICUT-GROWN FOR CONNECTICUT KIDS PROGRAM.
• HB05173 - AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS.
• HB05221 - AN ACT REESTABLISHING THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE.
• HB05230 - AN ACT EXEMPTING INCOME OF UP TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS EARNED BY A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-FOUR FROM INCLUSION IN THE PARENT'S GROSS INCOME FOR DETERMINATION OF THE PARENT'S ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
• HB05232 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL INDOOR TRAINING FACILITY IN THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER.
• HB05270 - AN ACT EXTENDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION EXPENSES OF FOSTER YOUTH.
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• HB05291 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS STATUTES RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
• HB05307 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE TO A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A MINOR CHILD WHO HAS RECEIVED PREGNANCY-RELATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
• HB05309 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE TO A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A MINOR CHILD WHO SEEKS TO RECEIVE PREGNANCY-RELATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
• HB05323 - AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.
• HB05379 - AN ACT REQUIRING MEDICAL EMERGENCY DRILLS AT CERTAIN CHILD CARE FACILITIES AND YOUTH CAMPS.
• HB05417 - AN ACT ALLOWING CHILDREN OF VETERANS TO USE SUCH VETERAN'S UNUSED TUITION WAIVERS AND REQUIRING STATE FUNDING FOR TUITION WAIVERS.
• HB05419 - AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN YOUTH.
• HB05463 - AN ACT CONCERNING HIGHWAY SAFETY.
• HB05468 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF PARENT-MANAGED LEARNING.
• HB05494 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION.
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• SB00155 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DATA LINK CONNECTICUT SYSTEM.
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• SB00230 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING LIQUOR CONTROL.
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• SB00263 - AN ACT CONCERNING WATER SAFETY AND SWIM INSTRUCTION.
• SB00293 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR INJURY CAUSED BY FRAUD IN THE PROVISION OF FERTILITY CARE AND TREATMENT.
• SB00344 - AN ACT PROTECTING CHILDREN'S SAFETY BY REQUIRING AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR THE USE OF A CHILD'S LIKENESS ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
• SB00371 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE REQUIREMENT FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE WHILE ON PUBLIC DOCKS, WHARVES AND PIERS.
• SB00389 - AN ACT CONCERNING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING FUNDS.
• SB00401 - AN ACT CONCERNING A BRIDGE PROGRAM TO ALLOW ACCESS TO FOOD, HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE BENEFITS.
• SB00437 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF MINORS AT LEAST SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE IN THE WORKPLACE.
• SB00450 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE STANDARD OF CARE FOR IMMUNIZATION.
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• SB00503 - AN ACT CONCERNING SENTENCING OF AND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED WHEN SUCH INDIVIDUAL WAS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-SIX YEARS.
• SB00508 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OF AN OPERATOR'S LICENSE FOR REPEATEDLY FAILING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS.

  Elderly persons 

 

• HB05066 - AN ACT CONCERNING PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SENIORS.
• HB05140 - AN ACT ALLOWING DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO PROVIDE DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES IN PATIENTS' PRIVATE RESIDENCES.
• HB05197 - AN ACT EQUALIZING ADULT ACCESS TO MEDICAID.
• HB05264 - AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICE ANIMALS IN INSURANCE UNDERWRITING, THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADVOCATE IN PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE WELFARE OR CUSTODY OF COMPANION ANIMALS, ASSAULT OF A DOMESTIC ANIMAL AND ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL ABUSE TASK FORCE.
• SB00001 - AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE AND CONCERNING PROVISIONS RELATING TO REVENUE, SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE BUDGET.
• SB00041 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN TAXPAYERS FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL GAINS ON THE SALE OF A PRIMARY HOME.
• SB00124 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING MUNICIPAL AGENTS FOR AGING.
• SB00153 - AN ACT EXPANDING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.
• SB00253 - AN ACT REPEALING SECURITY DEPOSIT MAXIMUMS.
• SB00257 - AN ACT CONCERNING EVICTIONS FOR CAUSE.
• SB00329 - AN ACT EXPANDING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.
• SB00330 - AN ACT COMPENSATING SPOUSES FOR STATE-FUNDED HOME CARE.
• SB00333 - AN ACT DEFINING ADVANCE RENTAL PAYMENTS.

  Social Services, Department of 

 

• HB05040 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
• HB05041 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF A CONNECTICUT OPTION FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, HEALTH INSURER REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN GENERIC DRUGS, TAX CREDITS FOR SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH CARE ARRANGEMENTS AND WORKER PORTABLE BENEFIT ACCOUNTS.
• HB05071 - AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING TO INCREASE MEDICAID RATES FOR PRIVATE PROVIDERS.
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• HB05199 - AN ACT CONCERNING REDUCED MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE HOME HEALTH VISITS TO THE SAME HOUSING FACILITY.
• HB05353 - AN ACT REQUIRING DATA TRANSPARENCY FOR SELF-DIRECTED HOME CARE PROGRAMS.
• HB05354 - AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID PROVIDER AUDITS.
• HB05355 - AN ACT CONCERNING FUEL PRICING IN THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
• HB05356 - AN ACT CONCERNING NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS.
• HB05358 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE REBASING OF RATES OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES.
• HB05370 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MEDICAL RESPITE PILOT PROGRAM.
• HB05416 - AN ACT CONCERNING FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS.
• HB05447 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRANSFORMING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE.
• HB05480 - AN ACT CONCERNING PEER SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
• HB05481 - AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM TO TREAT CERTAIN MEDICAID PATIENTS AT A SHORT-TERM HOSPITAL SPECIAL HOSPICE.
• HB05482 - AN ACT CONCERNING TWELVE-MONTH COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTION AND HORMONE THERAPY.
• HB05483 - AN ACT CONCERNING FERTILITY CARE UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
• HB05484 - AN ACT EXPANDING TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR HOME CARE CLIENTS.
• HB05486 - AN ACT CONCERNING A DIAPER PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
• HB05514 - AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
• HB05517 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING RECOVERY-FRIENDLY LANGUAGE AND VARIOUS REVISIONS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION STATUTES.
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• HB05541 - AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES.
• HB05556 - AN ACT CONCERNING COMPLEX CARE SERVICE DELIVERY FOR YOUNG PERSONS WITH CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY OR AUTISM DIAGNOSES.
• HB05559 - AN ACT CONCERNING A BASIC HEALTH PROGRAM.
• HB05560 - AN ACT CONCERNING COSTS AND RATES OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES.
• HB05561 - AN ACT CONCERNING A FIVE-YEAR MEDICAID RATE REVIEW, DENTAL REPRESENTATION ON A MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OVERSIGHT COUNCIL, BIOMARKER TESTING AND OPIOID PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS AND A STUDY CONCERNING PAYMENT OF SPOUSES FOR STATE-SUBSIDIZED HOME CARE.
• HB05562 - AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO HUMAN SERVICES STATUTES.
• SB00003 - AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY.
• SB00018 - AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SERVICES.
• SB00084 - AN ACT CONCERNING ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE REVENUE.
• SB00122 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS.
• SB00125 - 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.
• SB00128 - AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES.
• SB00154 - AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN AGENCIES TO REPORT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
• SB00155 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DATA LINK CONNECTICUT SYSTEM.
• SB00209 - AN ACT INCREASING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR NEPHROLOGY SERVICES.
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• SB00327 - AN ACT EXPANDING EMERGENCY MEDICAID COVERAGE.
• SB00328 - AN ACT REQUIRING NURSING HOMES TO SPEND EIGHTY PER CENT OF REVENUE ON DIRECT PATIENT CARE.
• SB00330 - AN ACT COMPENSATING SPOUSES FOR STATE-FUNDED HOME CARE.
• SB00401 - AN ACT CONCERNING A BRIDGE PROGRAM TO ALLOW ACCESS TO FOOD, HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE BENEFITS.
• SB00429 - AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION.
• SB00431 - AN ACT CONCERNING PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE IN LITCHFIELD COUNTY.
• SB00432 - AN ACT DISREGARDING THE CASH VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES IN ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
• SB00433 - AN ACT EXPANDING LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS.
• SB00478 - AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER SAFEGUARDS FOR LONG-TERM CARE POLICIES.
• SB00479 - AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF FEDERAL FUND APPLICATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
• SB00480 - AN ACT CONCERNING PREVENTING FRAUD IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND EXPRESSLY EXTENDING FRAUD AND CORRUPTION PENALTIES TO PUBLIC SERVANTS.
• SB00481 - AN ACT REQUIRING NURSING HOME OWNERSHIP TRANSPARENCY, FINANCIAL SAFEGUARDS PROTECTING NURSING HOME OPERATIONS AND PROPERTY AND PROHIBITING REQUIRED ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS.
• SB00482 - AN ACT CONCERNING LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF MEDICAID WAIVERS, MEDICAID STATE PLAN AMENDMENTS AND OTHER FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS.
• SB00494 - AN ACT CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION DRUG SHORTAGES, PRESCRIPTION DRUG REBATES AND PROHIBITED MANUFACTURER PRACTICES CONCERNING CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
• SB00496 - AN ACT CONCERNING HOSPITAL UNCOMPENSATED CARE.
• SB00497 - AN ACT PROVIDING FOOD SECURITY FOR VETERANS, TRANSITIONAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE FOR OTHER PERSONS AFFECTED BY FEDERAL PROGRAM CUTS, A FOOD AS MEDICINE WAIVER PROGRAM, MEALS ON WHEELS PROVIDER RATE INCREASES AND ALIGNING NUTRITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
• SB00498 - AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR TARDY PAYCHECKS FOR PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS AND EXPANDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATE PROGRAMS.
• SB00499 - AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID RATE INCREASES.
• SB00500 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE-FUNDED CAREGIVER PROGRAM TO ASSIST PARENTS OF PERSONS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ENROLLED IN A MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM.

  Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) 

 

• HB05447 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRANSFORMING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE.
• HB05517 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING RECOVERY-FRIENDLY LANGUAGE AND VARIOUS REVISIONS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION STATUTES.

  Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) 

 

• HB05517 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING RECOVERY-FRIENDLY LANGUAGE AND VARIOUS REVISIONS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION STATUTES.
• HB05540 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE MITIGATION OF BENEFITS CLIFFS.
• SB00432 - AN ACT DISREGARDING THE CASH VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES IN ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.