Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

SB 287 — AN ACT REQUIRING HOME HEALTH AIDE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO HOME HEALTH AIDES.

Last action — FILE NO. 78

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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.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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In plain language

The bill requires home health aide agencies to provide personal protective equipment to their employees.

This bill mandates that home health aide agencies supply personal protective equipment at no cost to home health aides to ensure safety while providing services. It is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means home health aides will receive necessary protective equipment to perform their jobs safely.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

59 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 287 now clarifies that home health aide agencies must supply personal protective equipment (PPE) to their employees and contractors at no cost. This requirement helps ensure that aides are protected while providing care, which is especially important for their safety and the well-being of the individuals they serve. Importantly, the bill is designed to have no financial impact on the state or local municipalities, making it a straightforward measure to enhance worker safety.

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
Senate General Assembly File No.
287 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
78 February Session, 2026 Senate Bill No.
1461 Referred to Committee on AGING Introduced by:
287 Senate, March 19, 2026 The Committee on Aging reported through SEN.
(AGE) AN ACT REQUIRING HOME HEALTH AIDE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO HOME HEALTH AIDES.
HOCHADEL of the 13th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the bill ought to pass.
AN ACT REQUIRING HOME HEALTH AIDE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO HOME HEALTH AIDES.
(b) Each home health aide agency shall provide each home health aide employee, at no cost, personal protective equipment that is LCO 1461 1 of 2 Raised Bill No.
(b) Each home health aide agency shall provide each home health aide employee, at no cost, personal protective equipment that is necessary to safely provide home health aide services to each client of a SB287 / File No.
287 necessary to safely provide home health aide services to each client of a home health aide employee.
78 1 SB287 File No.
78 home health aide employee.
Section 1 October 1, 2026 New section AGE Joint Favorable LCO 1461 2 of 2
Section 1 October 1, 2026 New section AGE Joint Favorable SB287 / File No.
78 2 SB287 File No.
78 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 requires home health aide agencies to provide their home health aide employees and contractors certain personal protective equipment (PPE) for no cost, does not result in a fiscal impact to the state.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None SB287 / File No.
78 3 SB287 File No.
78 OLR Bill Analysis SB 287 AN ACT REQUIRING HOME HEALTH AIDE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO HOME HEALTH AIDES.
SUMMARY This bill requires home health aide agencies to provide their home health aide employees and contractors certain personal protective equipment (PPE) for free.
Under the bill, agencies must give these employees and contractors PPE that is necessary for them to safely provide home health aide services to each client and may include, among other things, (1) disposable gloves;
(2) hand sanitizer;
(3) aprons, gowns, and foot covers;
and (4) face shields, surgical masks, N95 masks, or higher-rated masks that are certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
October 1, 2026 BACKGROUND Home Health Aide Services A home health aide agency provides supportive services in a patient’s home or a similar environment.
These services may include assisting with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, and incidental household management tasks, but exclude assisting individuals with their daily living activities when they have a chronic and stable disease or condition.
Services must be provided under the supervision of a registered nurse.
COMMITTEE ACTION Aging Committee Joint Favorable Yea 14 Nay 0 (03/05/2026) SB287 / File No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 78

  2. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 78

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

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/18/26

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0224

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Aging

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (183)

183 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 287?
SB 287 is sponsored by Anne M. Hughes (Democratic), Jan Hochadel (Democratic), Mary Fortier (Democratic), and Jane M. Garibay (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 287?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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