Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB00497 — Raised Bill

Last action — FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

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  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 March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

To mitigate federal changes in the supplemental nutrition assistance program with a transitional assistance fund, expand food security with a Medicaid waiver program and increase rates for meals on wheels providers.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. NO NEW FILE BY COMM. ON

  3. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  4. FILED WITH LCO

  5. Joint Favorable

  6. IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO COMMITTEE

  7. REF. BY SEN. TO COMM. ON

  8. FILE NO.

  9. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER

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

  11. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  12. REFERRED TO OLR, OFA

  13. FILED WITH LCO

  14. Joint Favorable

  15. PUBLIC HEARING

  16. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON

Sponsors

  • Introducer HS · Primary
  • Introducer S11 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 142 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer S03 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer S09 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 038 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer S20 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 060 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 075 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 037 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer S05 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 088 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 117 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer S24 · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Introducer HS

Co-sponsors (13)

  • Introducer S11
  • Introducer 142
  • Introducer S03
  • Introducer S09
  • Introducer 038
  • Introducer S20
  • Introducer 060
  • Introducer 075
  • Introducer 037
  • Introducer S05
  • Introducer 088
  • Introducer 117
  • Introducer S24

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB00497 do?
To mitigate federal changes in the supplemental nutrition assistance program with a transitional assistance fund, expand food security with a Medicaid waiver program and increase rates for meals on wheels providers.
Who sponsors SB00497?
SB00497 is sponsored by Introducer HS, Introducer S11, Introducer 142, Introducer S03, Introducer S09, Introducer 038, Introducer S20, Introducer 060, Introducer 075, Introducer 037, Introducer S05, Introducer 088, Introducer 117, and Introducer S24.
What is the current status of SB00497?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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