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

SB 433 — AN ACT EXPANDING LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS.

Last action — FILE NO. 707

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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SB 433 includes the addition of a structured fiscal impact statement, outlining the financial implications of the bill for the upcoming fiscal years. Specifically, it's estimated that the Department of Social Services will incur costs of at least $100,000 in FY 27. This change is important because it provides clarity on the financial responsibilities imposed by the bill, helping lawmakers make informed decisions about budgeting and resource allocation.

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364 February Session, 2026 Substitute Senate Bill No.
707 February Session, 2026 Substitute Senate Bill No.
433 Senate, April 2, 2026 The Committee on Human Services reported through SEN.
433 Senate, April 21, 2026 The Committee on Appropriations reported through SEN.
LESSER of the 9th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the substitute bill ought to pass.
OSTEN of the 19th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the substitute bill ought to pass.
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364 prevent community placements;
707 prevent community placements;
Not later than December 1, 2026, the Long- sSB433 / File No.
Not later than December 1, 2027, the Long- sSB433 / File No.
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364 Term Care Planning Committee shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to aging, appropriations and the budgets of state agencies, human services and publichealthonthestudyandanyrecommendationsforappropriations or legislation necessary to expand long-term care options.
707 Term Care Planning Committee shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to aging, appropriations and the budgets of state agencies, human services and publichealthonthestudyandanyrecommendationsforappropriations or legislation necessary to expand long-term care options.
2 from passage 17b-337(g) Statement of Legislative Commissioners:
2 from passage 17b-337(g) APP Joint Favorable Subst.
In Section 2(g), "more such beneficiaries" was changed to "a greater number of such beneficiaries" for clarity.
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HS Joint Favorable Subst.
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-LCO sSB433 / File No.
707 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.
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364 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.
GF - Cost At least See Below 100,000 Policy & Mgmt., Off.
GF - Cost at least See Below $100,000 Social Services, Dept.;
GF - Cost 500,000 None Social Services, Dept.
Policy & GF - Potential See Below See Below Mgmt., Off.
GF - Potential See Below See Below Cost Note:
Cost Note:
This results in a cost of at least $100,000 to DSS inFY 27 for additional support (staff or consultant) to rebalance the strategic plan with these new components.
This results in a cost of at least $100,000 to DSS for additional support (staff or consultant) to rebalance the strategic plan with these new components.
To the extent DSS is required to implement the components of the strategic plan, DSS will incur potentially significant costs related to sSB433 / File No.
To the extent DSS is required to implement the components of the strategic plan, DSS will incur potentially significant costs related to home- and community-based programs expansion, increased outreach sSB433 / File No.
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364 home- and community-based programs expansion, increased outreach activities, and department assistance in completing applications for these programs.
707 activities, and department assistance in completing applications for these programs.
Section 2 of the bill requires the Long-Term Planning Committee within the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) to (1) study ways to expand long-term care options for Medicaid beneficiaries and others who meet certain requirements, and (2) submit a report by December 1, 2026.
Section 2 of the bill requires the Long-Term Planning Committee within the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) to (1) study ways to expand long-term care options for Medicaid beneficiaries and others who meet certain requirements, and (2) submit a report by December 1, 2027.
This results in a one-time cost to OPM of $500,000 in FY 27 for a consultant to meet the requirements of the study and submit a report by the deadline.
This results in a potential cost to OPM that is dependent on the scope of the study report.
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364 OLR Bill Analysis sSB 433 AN ACT EXPANDING LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS.
707 OLR Bill Analysis sSB 433 AN ACT EXPANDING LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS.
The committee must report by December 1, 2026, to the Aging, Appropriations, Human Services, and Public Health committees on the study and recommended appropriationsorlegislationneededtoexpandtheseoptions.Thereport must also include any estimated savings to the state related to reducing care in nursing homes by increasing options for care at home or in community-based settings.
The committee must report by December 1, 2027, to the Aging, Appropriations, Human Services, and Public Health committees on the study and recommended appropriationsorlegislationneededtoexpandtheseoptions.Thereport must also include any estimated savings to the state related to reducing care in nursing homes by increasing options for care at home or in community-based settings.
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364 EFFECTIVE DATE:
707 EFFECTIVE DATE:
The committee includes committee leadership from the Aging, Human Services, and Public Health committees and appointments from various executive branch agencies, including DSS, theDepartment ofAging andDisability Services (ADS),theDepartment of Public Health, and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
The committee includes committee leadership from the Aging, Human Services, and Public Health committees and appointments from various executive branch agencies, including DSS, the Department of Aging and Disability Services, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Among other things, existing law requires the committee to submit itslong-termcare plantotheAging,Human Services,andPublic Health committees every three years.
Among other things, existing law requires the committee to submit itslong-termcare plantotheAging,HumanServices,andPublic Health committees every three years.
Related Bill SB122 (File 45), favorably reportedby theAging Committee, requires DSS, in consultation with ADS, to study the state’s long-term care needs and report to the Aging and Human Services committees by January 1, 2027.
Legislative History The Senate referred the bill (File 364) to the Appropriations Committee, which reported a substitute that extends the due date for the Long-Term Care Planning Committee’s report by one year, to December 1, 2027.
sSB 495, favorably reported by the Human Services Committee, requires the Long-Term Care Planning Committee to study certain topics, including state long-term care financing models, and makes changes to the committee’s membership.
Related Bill sSB 495 (File 484), favorably reported by the Human Services Committee, requires the Long-Term Care Planning Committee to study certain topics, including state long-term care financing models, and sSB433 / File No.
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707 makes changes to the committee’s membership.
364 COMMITTEE ACTION Human Services Committee Joint Favorable Yea 23 Nay 0 (03/19/2026) sSB433 / File No.
COMMITTEE ACTION Human Services Committee Joint Favorable Yea 23 Nay 0 (03/19/2026) Appropriations Committee Joint Favorable Substitute Yea 50 Nay 0 (04/14/2026) sSB433 / File No.
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The bill amends existing law to enhance the strategic planning and provision of long-term care options, focusing on community-based settings.

  • 17b-369

    (c) → (c) (1)

    This change specifies the structure of the strategic plan to be developed by the Commissioner of Social Services.

  • 17b-369

    [(1)] (A) → (A)

    This change simplifies the list of topics the Commissioner must consider when developing the strategic plan.

  • 17b-369

    [(2)] (B) → (B)

    This change simplifies the list of topics considered in the strategic plan.

  • 17b-369

    [(3)] (C) → (C)

    This change simplifies the list of topics considered in the strategic plan.

  • 17b-369

    [(4)] (D) → (D)

    This change simplifies the list of topics considered in the strategic plan.

  • 17b-369

    [(5)] (E) → (E)

    This change simplifies the list of topics considered in the strategic plan.

  • 17b-369

    [(6)] (F) → (F)

    This change simplifies the list of topics considered in the strategic plan.

  • 17b-369

    [(7)] (G) → (G)

    This change simplifies the list of topics considered in the strategic plan.

  • 17b-369

    [(8)] (H) → (H)

    This change simplifies the list of topics considered in the strategic plan.

  • 17b-369

    [(9)] (I) → (I)

    This change simplifies the list of topics considered in the strategic plan.

  • 17b-369

    [(10)] (J) → (J)

    This change simplifies the list of topics considered in the strategic plan.

  • 17b-369

    OnandafterJuly1,2026,theCommissionerofSocialServicesshallrebalancethestrategicplanforlong-termcaresupportsandservicesto → On and after July 1, 2026, the Commissioner of Social Services shall rebalance the strategic plan for long-term care supports and services to

    This specifies the implementation date for the new requirements in the strategic plan.

  • 17b-369

    not qualify for Medicaid for aged, blind and disabled persons to receive care in a home or community-based setting. → who do not qualify for Medicaid for aged, blind and disabled persons to receive care in a home or community-based setting.

    This clarifies the population targeted for increased care options in community settings.

  • 17b-337

    missing subsection → (g) The Long-Term Care Planning Committee shall study systems and methods to expand long-term care options for Medicaid beneficiaries and other persons with limited income

    This adds a new requirement for the Long-Term Care Planning Committee to study and report on expanding care options.

Action History

  1. FILE NO. 707

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

  3. NEW FILE BY COMM. ON Appropriations

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/20/26

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable Substitute

  8. IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO COMM. ON Appropriations

  9. FILE NO. 364

  10. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 251

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

  12. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  13. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26

  14. FILED WITH LCO

  15. Joint Favorable

  16. PUBLIC HEARING 0310

  17. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Human Services

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Who sponsors SB 433?
SB 433 is sponsored by Mitch Bolinsky (Republican) and Martin M. Looney (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 433?
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