Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 5322 — AN ACT CONCERNING A WORKING GROUP REGARDING ENDOMETRIOSIS.

Last action — FILE NO. 514

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

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  • 9 sponsors

    9 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 5322 has been updated with new language regarding the committee's recommendation for the bill to pass. This change adds a formal acknowledgment of the Public Health Committee's support. Additionally, some lines were removed that likely contained redundant information or formatting related to the bill's identification. These revisions help streamline the documentation and clarify the bill’s intent, which is important for lawmakers and the public to understand its implications.

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
House of Representatives General Assembly File No.
5322 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
514 February Session, 2026 Substitute House Bill No.
2185 Referred to Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH Introduced by:
5322 House of Representatives, April 8, 2026 The Committee on Public Health reported through REP.
(PH) AN ACT CONCERNING A WORKING GROUP REGARDING ENDOMETRIOSIS.
MCCARTHY VAHEY of the 133rd Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the House, that the substitute bill ought to pass.
AN ACT CONCERNING A WORKING GROUP REGARDING ENDOMETRIOSIS.
(NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) There is established an endometriosis working group.
(NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) There is established a working group regarding endometriosis for the purpose of evaluating and making recommendations regarding the diagnosis, treatment, research, education and public awareness of endometriosis in the state.
The working group shall (1) evaluate methodsofdiagnosingandtreatingendometriosisandeducating health care providers who diagnose and treat patients with endometriosis, and (2) make recommendations regarding such methods.
(b) The working group shall consist of members appointed by the House chairperson of the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to human services that such chairperson deems relevant and necessary to carry out the duties of the working group.
The working group shall evaluate the following:
(c) The administrative staff of the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to human services shall serve as administrative staff of the working group.
(1) The prevalence and impact of endometriosis on residents of the state;
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(2) Barriers to timely and accurate diagnosis of endometriosis;
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(3) Access to evidence-based treatment for endometriosis, including, but not limited to, medical, surgical and therapeutic interventions;
5322 (d) Not later than January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the working group shall report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, regarding its evaluation and recommendations to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to human services and public health.
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514 (4) Insurance coverage and reimbursement practices for the treatment of endometriosis;
(5) The impact of endometriosis in the workplace, including, but not limited to, leave, accommodations and employment protections;
(6) Gaps in public and provider education and training concerning endometriosis;
and (7) Opportunities to improve endometriosis data collection, research initiatives and patient outcomes.
(b) The working group shall consist of the following members, who shall be appointed not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section:
(1) Four appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be a member of the House or Representatives, one of whom shall be a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 370 of the general statutes with demonstrated experience in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, one of whom shall be a representative of a federally qualified health center andone of whom shall be an individual residing in the state who has been diagnosed with endometriosis;
(2) Four appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate, one of whomshallbea member oftheSenate,oneofwhomshallbeaphysician licensed pursuant to chapter 370ofthegeneralstatuteswho isamember of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, one of whom shall be a researcher affiliated with an academic or research institution in the state with expertise in endometriosis and one of whom shall be a patient advocate with experience advocating on behalf of individuals with endometriosis;
(3) Four appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be a member of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be a pediatric or an adolescent medicine physician licensed pursuant to chapter 370 of the general statutes and currently practicing in the state, one of whom shall be an sHB5322 / File No.
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514 individual in the state with expertise in racial and health equity or who represents a community-based organization serving historically underserved populations and one of whom shall be a representative of an association of hospitals in the state or an administrator of a hospital in the state;
(4) Four appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, one of whom shall be a member of the Senate, one of whom shall be a representative of a school-based health center in the state, one of whom shall be a representative of a therapeutic or pharmaceutical manufacturer with experience in treatments related to endometriosis and one of whom shall be an individual residing in the state who has been diagnosed with endometriosis;
(5) The Commissioner of Public Health, or the commissioner's designee;
(6) The Insurance Commissioner, or the commissioner's designee;
and (7) The cochairpersons of the endometriosis data and biorepository programestablishedpursuant to section10a-132fofthegeneralstatutes.
(c) Except for members of the General Assembly, members who represent state agencies and the cochairpersons of the endometriosis data and biorepository program, six of the members first appointed shall serve for a term of two years, six of such members shall serve for a term of three years and, thereafter, members shall serve for a term of two years.
The executive director of the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity shall determine which of the members first appointed shall serve for a term of two years and which of such members shall serve for a term of three years.
Any vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority not later than thirty calendar days after the appointment becomes vacant.
Any member previously appointed to the working group may be reappointed.
The members of the working group shall receive no compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for any necessary expenses incurred in the sHB5322 / File No.
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(d) The administrative staff of the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity shall serve as administrative staff of the working group.
The executive director of said commission shall schedule the first meeting of the working group which shall be held not later than sixty days after the effective date of this section.
The working group shall appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among its members at its first meeting.
The working group shall meet not less than quarterly and provide an opportunity for public comment at its meetings.
(e) Not later than January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the working group shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to human services and public health regarding its evaluation and recommendations, including, but not limited to, for legislation necessary to implement any of such recommendations.
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To establish a working group regarding endometriosis.
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Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except underlined.]e entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not LCO No.
514 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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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:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 27 $ FY 28 $ Legislative Mgmt.
GF - Potential Minimal Minimal Cost Note:
GF=General Fund Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill creates an endometriosis working group and allows members to be reimbursed for any necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
This results in a potential minimal cost to the Office of Legislative Management to the extent reimbursements are requested.
The Out Years The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would continue into the future subject to inflation.
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514 OLR Bill Analysis sHB 5322 AN ACT CONCERNING A WORKING GROUP REGARDING ENDOMETRIOSIS.
SUMMARY This bill establishes a 20-member endometriosis working group within the Legislative Department to evaluate and make recommendations on endometriosis diagnosis, treatment, research, education, and public awareness in Connecticut.
Under the bill, the working group must annually report, starting by January 1, 2027, to the governor and the Human Services and Public Health committees on its evaluation and recommendations, including any legislation needed to implement them.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Upon passage ENDOMETRIOSIS WORKING GROUP Evaluation The bill requires the working group to evaluate the following:
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the prevalence and impact of endometriosis in Connecticut;
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barriers to timely and accurate diagnosis;
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access to evidence-based treatments, such as medical, surgical, and therapeutic interventions;
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insurance coverage and reimbursement practices for treating the condition;
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the impact of the condition in the workplace, including leave, accommodations, and employment protections;
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gaps in public and provider education and training;
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opportunities to improve data collection, research, and patient outcomes.
Membership Under the bill, the working group’s membership includes the (1) insurance and public health commissioners or their designees and (2) co-chairpersons of the state’s endometriosis data and biorepository program (see BACKGROUND).
It also includes the following 16 appointed members listed in the table below:
Table:
Endometriosis Working Group Appointed Members Appointing Authority Member Qualifications House speaker (4) • One House member • One Connecticut-licensed physician experienced in diagnosing and treating endometriosis • One representative of a federally qualified health center • One state resident diagnosed with endometriosis Senate president pro • One Senate member tempore (4) • One physician member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology • One researcher affiliated with a Connecticut academic or research institution with expertise in endometriosis • One patient advocate with experience advocating on behalf of people with endometriosis House minority leader (4) • One House member • One pediatric or adolescent medicine physician currently practicing in the state • One expert in racial and health equity or representative of a community-based organization serving historically underserved populations • One representative of a state hospital association or a Connecticut hospital administrator Senate minority leader (4) • One Senate member • One representative of a school-based health center • One representative of a therapeutic or drug manufacturer experienced in endometriosis-related treatments • One state resident diagnosed with endometriosis The bill staggers appointed members’ terms (except for legislators) as determined by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity’s (CWCSEO) executive director, with six initial sHB5322 / File No.
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514 appointees serving a two-year term, and the other six serving a three- year term.
After that, members serve two-year terms and may be reappointed.
The bill requires appointing authorities to make initial appointments within 30 days of the bill’s passage and fill any vacancy within 30 days.
Under the bill, members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for their necessary expenses in performing their duties.
Meetings and Leadership CWCSEO’s executive director must schedule and hold the first meeting within60 days after thebill’s passage.
The working groupmust appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among its members at the first meeting.
Under the bill, the working group must meet at least quarterly and provide opportunities for public comment at the meetings.
The bill requires the CWCSEO administrative staff to serve in this capacity for the working group.
BACKGROUND Endometriosis Data and Biorepository Program In 2023, the legislature directed UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory to create an endometriosis data and biorepository program to promote research on (1) early detection of endometriosis in adolescents and adults and (2) developing therapeutic strategies to improve clinicalmanagement ofthecondition.The program,EndoRISE, focuses on administering the endometriosis biorepository, public awareness, and clinical education.
COMMITTEE ACTION Public Health Committee Joint Favorable Substitute Yea 32 Nay 0 (03/23/2026) sHB5322 / File No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 514

  2. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 334

  3. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/07/26

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable Substitute

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0304

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5322?
HB 5322 is sponsored by Lucy Dathan (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic), Martha Marx (Democratic), Antonio Felipe (Democratic), Julie Kushner (Democratic), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Eleni Kavros DeGraw (Democratic), Kathy Kennedy (Republican), and Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5322?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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