Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 14 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 5214 — AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL MEALS.

Last action — FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON Appropriations

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 18, 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

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    15 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (14 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The proposed changes to Bill HB 5214 include the addition of language that specifies the intention to provide free breakfast for all students across the state. Additionally, the language that previously outlined free lunches only for those eligible for reduced price options has been revised. This matters because it broadens access to school meals, ensuring that all students receive breakfast, which can help improve their overall health and learning outcomes.

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Section 1 July 1, 2026 New section Statement of Purpose:
Section 1 July 1, 2026 New section ED Joint Favorable C/R APP LCO 1283 2 of 2
To provide free school breakfasts to all students in the state and to provide free school lunches for all students who are eligible for free or reduced priced lunches in the state.
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Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except 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., SEN. TO COMM. ON Appropriations

  2. FAV. CHG. OF REF. HOUSE TO COMM. ON Appropriations

  3. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  4. FILED WITH LCO

  5. Joint Favorable Change of Reference APP

  6. PUBLIC HEARING 0223

  7. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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15 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

Sponsors (15)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (172)

172 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

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5214?
HB 5214 is sponsored by Tom Delnicki (Republican), Laurie Sweet (Democratic), Larry B. Butler (Democratic), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Antonio Felipe (Democratic), William Heffernan (Democratic), Michael "MJ" Shannon (Democratic), Kadeem Roberts (Democratic), Nicholas Menapace (Democratic), Gary A. Turco (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Saud Anwar (Democratic), Anthony L. Nolan (Democratic), Aundre Bumgardner (Democratic), and James Sanchez (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5214?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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