Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 9 R · 8 D cosponsors

SB 156 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF INFANTS.

Last action — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Ned Lamont (Democratic) on May 14, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 18 sponsors

    18 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 8 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

66 added · 97 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Senate Bill No. 156 includes the establishment of a task force to study the voluntary surrender of infants in the state and provides more specific information about its focus. The changes clarify that the study will look into existing laws and hospital procedures, especially concerning how these may lead to disparities among different communities. Additionally, it lists the qualifications for task force members to ensure they have relevant expertise, which is crucial for addressing these sensitive issues effectively. This matters because a well-informed task force can help improve policies and support for families in crisis, ensuring equity across various demographics.

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Senate General Assembly File No.
Senate Bill No.
6 February Session, 2026 Senate Bill No.
156 Special Act No.
156 Senate, March 9, 2026 The Committee on Children reported through SEN.
26-5 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF INFANTS.
MAHER, C.
of the 26th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the bill ought to pass.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF INFANTS.
SB156 / File No.
(1) One appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall have expertise in public health policy;
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6 (1) One appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall have expertise in public health policy;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of the House of Representatives, who shall have expertise in the application of social equity principles to public policy;
Senate Bill No.
156 (3) One appointed by the majority leader of the House of Representatives, who shall have expertise in the application of social equity principles to public policy;
and (9)A representative ofastate-wideassociationofhospitals, who shall be appointed by the chairpersons of the task force.
(9) The Chief Public Defender, or the Chief Public Defender's designee;
and (10) A representative of a state-wide association of hospitals, who shall be appointed by the chairpersons of the task force.
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Special Act No.
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6 (e)The speaker oftheHouse ofRepresentativesandthepresident pro tempore of the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the task force from among the members of the task force.
156 (e)The speaker oftheHouse ofRepresentativesandthepresident pro tempore of the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the task force from among the members of the task force.
This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
Governor's Action:
Section 1 from passage New section KID Joint Favorable SB156 / File No.
Approved May 14, 2026 Special Act No.
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6 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill, which establishes a task force to study the voluntary surrender of infants, results in no fiscal impact.
The task force has the necessary expertise to carry out the requirements of the bill.
SB156 / File No.
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6 OLR Bill Analysis SB 156 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF INFANTS.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Committee on Children Joint Favorable Yea 17 Nay 0 (02/24/2026) SB156 / File No.
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Action History

  1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  2. TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR

  3. TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE

  4. SPECIAL ACT 26-5

  5. IN CONCURRENCE

  6. HOUSE PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

  7. HOUSE ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

  8. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 459

  9. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  10. SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

  11. SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

  12. FILE NO. 6

  13. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 40

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

  15. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  16. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/09/26

  17. FILED WITH LCO

  18. Joint Favorable

  19. PUBLIC HEARING 0217

  20. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Committee on Children

Sponsors

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18 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (18)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 156?
SB 156 is sponsored by Sanchez, J., Tammy Nuccio (Republican), Gale L. Mastrofrancesco (Republican), Derell Wilson (Democratic), David Rutigliano (Republican), Anne Dauphinais (Republican), Tom O'Dea (Republican), Tami Zawistowski (Republican), Rob Sampson (Republican), Mark W. Anderson (Republican), Geraldo C. Reyes (Democratic), Patricia Billie Miller (Democratic), Christopher Rosario (Democratic), Anthony L. Nolan (Democratic), William Heffernan (Democratic), Hilda E. Santiago (Democratic), Trenee McGee (Democratic), and Craig C. Fishbein (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 156?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2026. Enacted.
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