Connecticut establishes task force to study affordability for children, families, and young professionals

Original title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY METHODS AND PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING AFFORDABILITY FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.

Last action · June 4, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: Antonio Felipe and 6 others

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What This Bill Does

Connecticut enacts legislation establishing a state task force to study methods and programs for improving affordability for children, families, and young professionals, requiring a preliminary report by June 1, 2027, and a final report by June 1, 2028.

Why it matters

Creates a multi-agency body mandated to evaluate systemic economic barriers, child care costs, housing policies, and regional inflation, with direct reporting requirements to General Assembly committees.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

children, families and young professionals

The task force studies methods and programs intended to improve affordability and economic mobility for children, families, and young professionals.

Directly affected

State Commissioners

The Commissioners of Social Services, Children and Families, Early Childhood, Developmental Services, Public Health, and Education serve as members of the task force.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of the newly established task force?

The task force is established to study methods and programs for improving the affordability of the state for children, families, and young professionals, analyze their efficacy, and provide statewide implementation recommendations.

When are the reports due from the task force?

A preliminary report is due by June 1, 2027, followed by a public forum on July 1, 2027, and a final report due by June 1, 2028.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

21 actions

Jun 4, 2026Governor of ConnecticutEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
May 29, 2026Governor of Connecticut
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
May 29, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Transmitted to the Secretary of State
May 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyEnrolled
Special Act 26-11
May 5, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
May 5, 2026HouseFloor
Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A

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May 5, 2026HouseFloor
Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
Apr 10, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
File Number 584
Apr 10, 2026Senate
Senate Calendar Number 353
Apr 10, 2026Senate
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Apr 8, 2026HouseFloor
House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
Apr 8, 2026HouseFloor
House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 3872
Mar 10, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
File Number 9
Mar 10, 2026House
House Calendar Number 34
Mar 10, 2026House
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
Mar 10, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Mar 4, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/09/26 5:00 PM
Feb 25, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Feb 24, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Joint Favorable
Feb 13, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Public Hearing 02/17
Feb 11, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
Referred to Joint Committee on Children

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