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SB00155Introduced in the Senate

An Act Concerning The Recommendations Of The Department Of Children And Families And The Data Link Connecticut System.

Passed

Introduced by Committee on Children

What does this bill do?

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Official description

To (1) consolidate existing Department of Children and Families reporting requirements concerning the department's services, compliance with statutory requirements, facilities operated by the department, reports of animal harm, neglect or cruelty, the department's family assessment response program, private providers that contract with the department, foster care services and licensing and diversion of children from the juvenile justice and court systems, (2) add a reporting requirement concerning cost savings resulting from the implementation of the Behavioral Health Partnership, (3) eliminate a reporting requirement concerning children missing or abducted from the custody of the department, and (4) make technical and conforming changes.

Where it stands

Signed by the Governor

May 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Chamber not recorded votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Roll Call Vote 230 AS AMENDED · May 4, 2026

149

Yes

0

No

2

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Bill history

  1. Referred to Joint Committee on Children

  2. Public Hearing 02/17

  3. Joint Favorable Substitute

  4. Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

  5. Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/09/26 12:00 PM

  6. Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

  7. Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

  8. Senate Calendar Number 39

  9. File Number 5

  10. Senate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 4397

  11. Senate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A

  12. Rules Suspended, Transmitted to the House

  13. Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

  14. House Calendar Number 516

  15. House Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A

  16. House Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A

  17. In Concurrence

  18. Public Act 26-48

  19. Transmitted to the Secretary of State

  20. Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor

  21. Signed by the Governor

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