Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 5198 — AN ACT DISREGARDING THE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS IN ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

Last action — REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Human Services

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

This bill proposes that the value of life insurance benefits should not be considered when determining eligibility for public assistance programs. This means that having life insurance would not affect a person's chances of receiving assistance.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Human Services

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (186)

186 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 HB 5198 do?
This bill proposes that the value of life insurance benefits should not be considered when determining eligibility for public assistance programs. This means that having life insurance would not affect a person's chances of receiving assistance.
Who sponsors HB 5198?
HB 5198 is sponsored by Minnie Gonzalez (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5198?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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