Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 30 D · 5 R cosponsors

SB 285 — AN ACT PROVIDING A FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT.

Last action — FAV. CHG. OF REF. HOUSE TO COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 36 sponsors

    36 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (30 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 285, the language regarding eligible expenditures for a tax credit has been slightly adjusted. Specifically, a section listing examples of these expenditures, such as hiring a home health aide, has been integrated into the overall statement. This change helps to clarify what costs are covered, making it easier for family caregivers to understand how they can benefit from the tax credit. Overall, this matters because it aims to support caregivers more effectively by clearly defining the types of eligible expenses.

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(2) "Eligible expenditure" means (A) the improvement or alteration to the family caregiver's or eligible family member's primary residence to permit the eligible family member to live in the residence and to remain mobile, safe and independent, (B) the family caregiver's purchase or lease of equipment, including, but not limited to, durable medical equipment that is necessary to assist an eligible family member in carrying out one or more activities of daily living, and (C) other paid or incurred expenses by the family caregiver that assist the family caregiver in providing care to an eligible family member, including, but not limited to expenditures related to (i) hiring a home health aide, (ii) LCO No.
(2) "Eligible expenditure" means (A) the improvement or alteration to the family caregiver's or eligible family member's primary residence to permit the eligible family member to live in the residence and to remain mobile, safe and independent, (B) the family caregiver's purchase or lease of equipment, including, but not limited to, durable medical equipment that is necessary to assist an eligible family member in carrying out one or more activities of daily living, and (C) other paid or incurred expenses by the family caregiver that assist the family caregiver in providing care to an eligible family member, including, but not limited to, expenditures related to (i) hiring a home health aide, (ii) LCO 1454 1 of 3 Raised Bill No.
1454 1 of 3 Raised Bill No.285 respite care, (iii) adult day care, (iv) personal care attendants, (v) health care equipment, and (vi) technology.
285 respite care, (iii) adult day care, (iv) personal care attendants, (v) health care equipment, and (vi) technology.
(c) (1) The Department of Revenue Services shall administer a system of tax credit vouchers within the resources, requirements and purposes LCO No.
(c) (1) The Department of Revenue Services shall administer a system of tax credit vouchers within the resources, requirements and purposes of this section.
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An eligible family member may apply to the LCO 1454 2 of 3 Raised Bill No.
285 of this section.
285 Commissioner ofRevenue Services,ina formandmanner prescribed by the commissioner, for a tax credit voucher in an amount as provided in this section.
An eligible family member may apply to the Commissioner ofRevenue Services,ina formandmanner prescribed by the commissioner, for a tax credit voucher in an amount as provided in this section.
Section 1 January 1, 2027, and New section applicable to taxable years commencing on or after January 1, 2027 Statement of Purpose:
January 1, 2027, and Section 1 New section applicable to taxable years commencing on or after January 1, 2027 AGE Joint Favorable C/R FIN LCO 1454 3 of 3
To allow a tax credit for eligible expenditures incurred by a family caregiver for the care and support of an eligible family member.
that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.] LCO No.
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Action History

  1. FAV. CHG. OF REF. HOUSE TO COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding

  2. FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding

  3. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  4. FILED WITH LCO

  5. Joint Favorable Change of Reference FIN

  6. PUBLIC HEARING 0224

  7. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Aging

Sponsors

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36 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 151 not signed on

Sponsors (36)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (151)

151 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 285?
SB 285 is sponsored by Morrin Bello, Jaime S. Foster (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Steven Winter (Democratic), Tom Delnicki (Republican), Ronald A. Napoli (Democratic), Antonio Felipe (Democratic), Mitch Bolinsky (Republican), Julie Kushner (Democratic), Alphonse Paolillo (Democratic), Michael "MJ" Shannon (Democratic), MD Rahman (Democratic), Christopher Poulos (Democratic), Jillian Gilchrest (Democratic), Herron Gaston (Democratic), Heather S. Somers (Republican), Aundre Bumgardner (Democratic), Mike Demicco (Democratic), Eleni Kavros DeGraw (Democratic), Jason Perillo (Republican), Frank Smith (Democratic), Michael D. Quinn (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic), Anne M. Hughes (Democratic), Jan Hochadel (Democratic), Daniel Gaiewski (Democratic), Mary Fortier (Democratic), Jane M. Garibay (Democratic), Jeff Gordon (Republican), Nicholas Menapace (Democratic), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Gary A. Turco (Democratic), Robin E. Comey (Democratic), Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (Democratic), Kaitlyn Shake (Democratic), and William Heffernan (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 285?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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