Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut SB155: AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DATA LINK CONNECTICUT SYSTEM.
Status: Signed into law, May 26, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning the recommendations of the department of children and families and the data link connecticut system. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DATA LINK CONNECTICUT SYSTEM. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective July 1, 2026) Not later than October 15, 2027, and annually thereafter, the Department of Children and Families shall submit a report, 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 children and appropriations concerning the business of the department during the preceding fiscal year. Such report shall not contain personally identifying information and shall include, but need not be limited to: (1) Data illustrating the utilization of the department's services by race and ethnicity, an assessment of any trends in such utilization and recommendations for results-based accountability measures to ensure parity in access to such services; (2) Data sufficient to demonstrate the Commissioner of Children and Families' compliance with the provisions of subsections (a), (c) and (e) of section 17a-10a of the general statutes, as amended by this act, including the (A) total number of children who have one or more Substitute Senate Bill No. 155 siblings and are in the care and custody of the commissioner pursuant to temporary placements or orders of commitment, (B) total number of such children who have had documented sibling visitation, …
Sponsors
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14) · primary sponsor
- Kenneth Gucker (D, 138)
- Pemberton, Larry (D, 139)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-48
- : In Concurrence
- : House Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
- : House Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A
- : House Calendar Number 516
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- : Rules Suspended, Transmitted to the House
Votes
- House Roll Call 230 (May 4, 2026): 149 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call 159 (April 28, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- KID Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (February 24, 2026): 17 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Electronic government information, Children and Families, Department of, Consumer Protection Department, Diversion assistance for families, Assessments, Emergency communications, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, Workforce development
Common questions
- What is SB155?
- SB155 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DATA LINK CONNECTICUT SYSTEM.
- What does SB155 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning the recommendations of the department of children and families and the data link connecticut system. assembly convened.
- What is the status of SB155?
- Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (May 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB155?
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB155?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00155&which_year=2026
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