Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 5165 — AN ACT REQUIRING AN EVALUATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER TO MANAGE HOSPITALS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS OR OPERATIONAL CRISIS.

Last action — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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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 June 04, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill requires evaluating the use of a receiver for struggling hospitals.

This bill mandates an evaluation of appointing a receiver to manage hospitals facing financial or operational issues. The goal is to assess how effective this approach might be in addressing such crises.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: If you work in healthcare, this evaluation could influence how hospitals in crisis are managed.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

30 added · 75 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill HB 5165 clarify the criteria for identifying hospitals facing financial difficulties. Clearly defining what constitutes a hospital in "financial distress or operational crisis" helps ensure consistent evaluations. Additionally, it mandates that the Commissioner of Public Health assess whether the Attorney General should seek a receiver to manage struggling hospitals, which could potentially lead to better oversight and support for those in need. This can ultimately help maintain healthcare services in the community when hospitals are facing serious financial challenges.

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House of Representatives File No.
House Bill No.
606 General Assembly February Session, 2026Reprint of File No.
5165 Special Act No.
22) House Bill No.
26-29 AN ACT REQUIRING AN EVALUATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER TO MANAGE HOSPITALS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS OR OPERATIONAL CRISIS.
5165 As Amended by House Amendment Schedule "A" Approved by the Legislative Commissioner April 13, 2026 AN ACT REQUIRING AN EVALUATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER TO MANAGE HOSPITALS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS OR OPERATIONAL CRISIS.
(D) the hospital has failed to make a payment of wages, as defined in section 31-71a of the general HB5165 / File No.
(D) the hospital has failed to make a payment of wages, as defined in section 31-71a of the general statutes, for two or more consecutive pay periods, provided the amount of such wages is not in dispute pursuant to section 31-71d of the general statutes;
606 HB5165 File No.
606 statutes, for two or more consecutive pay periods, provided the amount of such wages is not in dispute pursuant to section 31-71d of the general statutes;
(b) The Commissioner of Public Health shall evaluate whether the Attorney General should be authorized to petition the Superior Court for the appointment of a receiver to manage a hospital in financial distress or operational crisis.
House Bill No.
5165 (b) The Commissioner of Public Health shall evaluate whether the Attorney General should be authorized to petition the Superior Court for the appointment of a receiver to manage a hospital in financial distress or operational crisis.
This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
Governor's Action:
Section 1 from passage New section HB5165 / File No.
Approved June 4, 2026 Special Act No.
606 2 HB5165 File No.
26-29 2 of 2
606 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 requires the Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner to evaluate whether the Attorney General should be authorized to petition the Superior Court to appoint a receiver to manage hospitals in financial distress or operational crisis, resulting in no fiscal impact.
The department has the necessary expertise to conduct the evaluation and reporting required by the bill.
House "A" makes clarifying changes to the underlying bill, resulting in no fiscal impact.
HB5165 / File No.
606 HB5165 File No.
606 OLR Bill Analysis HB 5165 (as amended by House "A") AN ACT REQUIRING AN EVALUATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER TO MANAGE HOSPITALS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS OR OPERATIONAL CRISIS.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Public Health Committee Joint Favorable Yea 31 Nay 0 (03/02/2026) HB5165 / 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 26-29

  5. ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCE

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

  7. SEN. ADOPTED HO. AMEND. SCH. A

  8. FILE NO. 606

  9. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 366

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

  11. HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A

  12. HOUSE ADOPTED HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A

  13. FILE NO. 22

  14. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 46

  15. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  16. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

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

  18. FILED WITH LCO

  19. Joint Favorable

  20. PUBLIC HEARING 0218

  21. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (184)

184 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5165?
HB 5165 is sponsored by William Pizzuto (Republican), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), and Saud Anwar (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5165?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2026. Enacted.
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