Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5447: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRANSFORMING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE.
Status: Signed into law, May 19, 2026
What the bill says
An act implementing recommendations of the transforming children's behavioral health policy and planning committee. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRANSFORMING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) The executive director of the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity shall convene two working groups. Each working group shall include one or more members of the Transforming Children's Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee and such other members as selected by the executive director. (b) Not later than July 1, 2026, the executive director shall convene a working group concerning the treatment of eating disorders. The working group shall, in consultation with the Commissioners of Public Health and Mental Health and Addiction Services, compile information to be made available to the public concerning (1) providers of eating disorder treatment services in the state, including, but not limited to, facilities that provide such treatment, (2) details concerning the types of services each such provider offers and the ages of persons typically served by such providers, and (3) other resources available in the state for persons with eating disorders. The working group shall also consult with the Commissioner of Public Health to establish best practice Substitute House Bill No. 5447 guidelines for facilities in providing treatment for eating disorders. (c) Not later than July 1, 2026, the executive director shall convene a working group to develop …
Sponsors
- Tammy Exum (D, 19) · primary sponsor
- Aundre Bumgardner (D, 41)
- Anthony Nolan (D, 39)
- Toni Walker (D, 93)
- Patricia Miller (D, 27)
- Joshua Hall (D, 7)
- Kai Belton (D, 100)
- Nicholas Gauthier (D, 38)
- Devin Carney (R, 23)
- Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D, 17)
- Dave Yaccarino (R, 87)
- Hilda Santiago (D, 84)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-62
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Calendar Number 521
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : Immediate Transmittal to the Senate
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 320 (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 182 (May 1, 2026): 144 yea, 0 nay, passed
- APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (April 1, 2026): 44 yea, 8 nay, passed
Subjects: Children and Families, Department of, Developmental disabilities, persons with, Students, School health services, Eating disorders, Child nutrition, Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity, Commission on, Children
Common questions
- What is HB5447?
- HB5447 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRANSFORMING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE.
- What does HB5447 do?
- In its own words: An act implementing recommendations of the transforming children's behavioral health policy and planning committee. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5447?
- Signed into law as of May 19, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (May 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5447?
- Tammy Exum (D, 19), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5447?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05447&which_year=2026
Source: official Connecticut record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.