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ConnecticutSB 001552026 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DATA LINK CONNECTICUT SYSTEM.
Sponsored By: Committee on Children
Signed by Governor
Summary
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.
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Parents get notice of out-of-state placements
Starting October 1, 2026, parents or guardians must receive advance notice when DCF places a committed child outside Connecticut. They also get an opportunity to be heard. The court must review whether reasonable efforts were made to keep the child with them when it orders commitment, or within 60 days.
Faster reports for missing children
Starting July 1, 2026, DCF must report immediately when it determines a child in its custody is missing or abducted. It must notify local law enforcement and the National Center for Missing or Exploited Children within 24 hours at most. The amended law no longer names the FBI’s national crime database as a recipient.
Six child welfare laws are repealed
Starting July 1, 2026, the law repeals six Connecticut statutes related to child agencies. The text provided does not explain what those laws cover or what replaces them, so changes to family protections, duties, or services are unclear.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Committee on Children
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Kenneth Gucker
Democratic • House
Larry Pemberton
Democratic • House
Tom Delnicki
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Roll Call Vote 159
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
House Roll Call Vote 230 AS AMENDED
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Senate vote • 2/24/2026
KID Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
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Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
5/26/2026legislatureTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
5/15/2026legislatureTransmitted to the Secretary of State
5/15/2026legislaturePublic Act 26-48
5/14/2026legislatureIn Concurrence
5/4/2026legislatureHouse Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
5/4/2026HouseHouse Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A
5/4/2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 516
4/28/2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/28/2026HouseRules Suspended, Transmitted to the House
4/28/2026HouseSenate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
4/28/2026SenateSenate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 4397
4/28/2026SenateFile Number 5
3/9/2026legislatureSenate Calendar Number 39
3/9/2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
3/9/2026SenateReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/9/2026legislatureReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/09/26 12:00 PM
3/2/2026legislatureFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
2/25/2026legislatureJoint Favorable Substitute
2/24/2026legislaturePublic Hearing 02/17
2/13/2026legislatureReferred to Joint Committee on Children
2/11/2026legislature
Bill Text
Public Act No. 26-48
4/28/2026
File No. 5
3/9/2026
KID Joint Favorable Substitute
2/24/2026
Raised Bill
2/11/2026
Bill Analysis For File Copy 5
Bill Analysis for SB-155, as amended by Senate "A"
Fiscal Note For File Copy 5
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 3648 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4397 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for SB-155, As Amended by Senate "A" (LCO 4397)
House Roll Call Vote 230 AS AMENDED
KID Joint Fav. Rpt
KID Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Senate LCO Amendment #3648 (D)
Senate Roll Call Vote 159
Senate Schedule A LCO# 4397 (D)
Summary for Public Act No. 26-48
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