Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee 12 D cosponsors

HB 5326 — AN ACT INCREASING THE RATES FOR THE BIRTH-TO-THREE PROGRAM.

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    12 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (12 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

16 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 5326 updates how rates for birth-to-three services are determined and communicated. Instead of relying on rates posted online by the Office of Early Childhood, the bill now calls for using rates from a specific rate study conducted in 2023. This change is significant because it potentially ensures that the rates better reflect the actual costs and needs of service providers, allowing them to receive appropriate compensation for their services.

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General Assembly Substitute Bill No.
General Assembly Raised Bill No.
5326 February Session, 2026 AN ACT INCREASING THE RATES FOR THE BIRTH-TO-THREE PROGRAM.
5326 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
1869 Referred to Committee on EDUCATION Introduced by:
(ED) AN ACT INCREASING THE RATES FOR THE BIRTH-TO-THREE PROGRAM.
The lead agency in providing, arranging or contracting for early intervention services shall monitor all birth-to-three service providers for quality and accountability in accordance with Section 616 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 USC 1416 and establish state-wide rates for such services that are in accordance with the rates posted on the Internet web site of the Office of Early Childhood pursuant to section 2 of this act.
The lead agency in providing, arranging or contracting for early intervention services shall monitor all birth-to-three service providers for quality and accountability in accordance with Section 616 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 USC 1416 and establish state-wide rates for such services that are inaccordance withtheratesdescribed in phase two of the rate study conducted pursuant to section 1 of public act 23- 186.
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LCO No.
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1869 1 of 2 Raised Bill No.
(NEW) (Effective from passage) The Office of Early Childhood shall post the rates enumerated in the report of the most recent comprehensive rate study and cost analysis of the birth-to-three program, established under section 17a-248d of the general statutes, on LCO 1 of 2 Substitute Bill No.
5326 This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
5326 the office's Internet web site.
Section 1 July 1, 2026 17a-248e(d) Statement of Purpose:
This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
To increase the rates paid to providers for birth-to-three services.
Section 1 July 1, 2026 17a-248e(d) Sec.
[Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets.
2 from passage New section ED Joint Favorable Subst.
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.
C/R APP LCO 2 of 2
1869 2 of 2
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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 Substitute Change of Reference APP

  6. PUBLIC HEARING 0304

  7. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education

Sponsors

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12 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (12)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (175)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5326?
HB 5326 is sponsored by Lucy Dathan (Democratic), Aimee Berger-Girvalo (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Julie Kushner (Democratic), Kate Farrar (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic), Travis Simms (Democratic), Nicholas Menapace (Democratic), Geraldo C. Reyes (Democratic), Anthony L. Nolan (Democratic), Christopher Rosario (Democratic), and James Sanchez (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5326?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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