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Connecticut General Assembly confirms Shannon Jacovino as Director of the Office of Developmental Services Ombudsperson

Original title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF SHANNON JACOVINO OF WEST HARTFORD TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OMBUDSPERSON.

Last action · April 20, 2026: In ConcurrenceSponsors: Bob Duff and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The General Assembly approved the gubernatorial reappointment of Shannon Jacovino of West Hartford to a four-year term as Director of the Office of Developmental Services .

Why it matters

Extends the tenure of the state official responsible for investigating complaints and advocating for individuals with developmental services until a successor is appointed or a four-year term concludes.

Background

The Office of Developmental Services Ombudsperson in Connecticut provides independent review and advocacy for individuals receiving services from the Department of Developmental Services. context

Who It Would Affect

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

Directly affected

Shannon Jacovino

Appointed to a four-year term as Director of the Office of Developmental Services Ombudsperson.

Directly affected

Office of Developmental Services Ombudsperson

Receives leadership under the confirmed reappointment for the upcoming term.

Key Facts

The General Assembly approved and confirmed the nomination of Shannon Jacovino of West Hartford.
Shannon Jacovino is reappointed to serve as Director of the Office of Developmental Services Ombudsperson.
The new term lasts for four years from the date of confirmation or until a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever is longer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What position was confirmed by this resolution?

Shannon Jacovino was confirmed to be Director of the Office of Developmental Services .

How long is the term of office under this confirmation?

The term lasts for four years from the date of confirmation, or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer.

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Procedural history

10 actions

Apr 20, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
In Concurrence
Apr 20, 2026HouseFloor
Adopted, House
Apr 9, 2026House
House Calendar Number 399
Apr 9, 2026House
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
Apr 8, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
On Consent Calendar
Apr 8, 2026SenateFloor
Adopted, Senate

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Mar 26, 2026Senate
Senate Calendar Number 135
Mar 26, 2026Senate
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Mar 24, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Public Hearing 03/24
Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
Nomination Referred to Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations

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