Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB00239 — PH Joint Favorable Substitute

Last action — FILE NO.

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

To require hospitals to (1) examine the nutrition needs of community members with diabetes and congestive heart failure when conducting a community health needs assessment, and (2) prioritize medically tailored and food-based interventions for such community members in the hospital's community benefits implementation strategy.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. FILE NO.

  2. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER

  3. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO OLR, OFA

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable Substitute

  8. PUBLIC HEARING

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON

Sponsors

  • Introducer PH · Primary
  • Introducer S03 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 130 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer S20 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 038 · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Introducer PH

Co-sponsors (4)

  • Introducer S03
  • Introducer 130
  • Introducer S20
  • Introducer 038

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB00239 do?
To require hospitals to (1) examine the nutrition needs of community members with diabetes and congestive heart failure when conducting a community health needs assessment, and (2) prioritize medically tailored and food-based interventions for such community members in the hospital's community benefits implementation strategy.
Who sponsors SB00239?
SB00239 is sponsored by Introducer PH, Introducer S03, Introducer 130, Introducer S20, and Introducer 038.
What is the current status of SB00239?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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