SB 122 — AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS.
Last action — IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO COMM. ON Judiciary
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).
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
37 added · 6 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Senate Bill 122 clarifies that it requires the Department of Social Services to study the state's long-term care needs, while also specifying that this will be done with input from the Department of Aging and Disability Services. This change matters because it highlights the collaboration between agencies, ensuring that the study addresses a broader perspective on long-term care. Additionally, the bill confirms that this analysis will not incur any costs for the state or municipalities, which means that resources can be allocated more efficiently.
Senate General Assembly RaisedFile Bill No.
12245 February Session, 2026 LCOSenate Bill No.
172122 ReferredSenate, toMarch 17, 2026 The Committee on AGINGAging Introducedreported by:through SEN.
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AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS.
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45 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 the Department of Social Services to conduct a study of the state's long-term care needs in consultation with the Department of Aging and Disability Services, has no fiscal impact as the agencies have the expertise necessary to meet the provisions of the bill.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
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45 OLR Bill Analysis SB 122 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Aging Committee Joint Favorable Yea 13 Nay 1 (03/05/2026) SB122 / File No.
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Action History
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IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO COMM. ON Judiciary
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SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 55
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REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/16/26
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Joint Favorable
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PUBLIC HEARING 0219
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Aging
Sponsors
- Jaime S. Foster · Primary
- Jan Hochadel · Primary
- Jane M. Garibay · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Jaime S. Foster Democratic
- Jan Hochadel Democratic
- Jane M. Garibay Democratic
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 SB 122?
- SB 122 is sponsored by Jaime S. Foster (Democratic), Jan Hochadel (Democratic), and Jane M. Garibay (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 122?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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