Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB05271 — KID Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference

Last action — FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

To require the Office of the Child Advocate to hire one or more full-time employees to assist in the oversight of children in the care of the Department of Children and Families.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON

  2. FAV. CHG. OF REF. HOUSE TO COMM. ON

  3. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  4. FILED WITH LCO

  5. Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference

  6. PUBLIC HEARING

  7. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON

Sponsors

  • Introducer KID · Primary
  • Introducer S03 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 130 · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Introducer KID

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Introducer S03
  • Introducer 130

Not signed on (184)

184 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB05271 do?
To require the Office of the Child Advocate to hire one or more full-time employees to assist in the oversight of children in the care of the Department of Children and Families.
Who sponsors HB05271?
HB05271 is sponsored by Introducer KID, Introducer S03, and Introducer 130.
What is the current status of HB05271?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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