Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut SB431: AN ACT CONCERNING PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE IN LITCHFIELD COUNTY.
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning palliative and hospice care in litchfield county. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE IN LITCHFIELD COUNTY. Assembly convened: Section 1. (Effective from passage) (a) The Commissioner of Social Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Public Health, shall study the need for palliative and hospice care services in Litchfield County. In conducting the study, the commissioner shall take into consideration any findings concerning the need for such services by the Palliative Care Advisory Council established pursuant to section 19a-6o of the general statutes. (b) Not later than January 1, 2027, the Commissioner of Social Services shall file a report on the study, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, with the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to human services and public health. If the study concludes that there is a need for such services, the commissioner may, within available appropriations, design and implement a pilot program to provide such services in Litchfield County. The commissioner shall maximize any federal funding available for such pilot program and may seek a Medicaid waiver or amend the Medicaid state plan to obtain such funding. Substitute Senate Bill No. 431 Governor's Action: Approved June 2, 2026 Special Act No. 26-27 2 of 2
Sponsors
- Stephen Harding (R, 30) · primary sponsor
- John Piscopo (R, 76)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Special Act 26-27
- : In Concurrence
- : House Passed
- : House Calendar Number 568
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- : Transmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17
- : Senate Passed
Votes
- House Roll Call 314 (May 6, 2026): 150 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call 244 (May 4, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 19, 2026): 23 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Social Services, Department of, Studies
Common questions
- What is SB431?
- SB431 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE IN LITCHFIELD COUNTY.
- What does SB431 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning palliative and hospice care in litchfield county. assembly convened.
- What is the status of SB431?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB431?
- Stephen Harding (R, 30), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB431?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00431&which_year=2026
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