CT SB01501

Legal guardians may now petition Probate Court for birth certificate registration for children born outside institutions before the child's first birthday, with genetic testing available when parentage is disputed (99% probability creates rebuttable presumption of parentage)

Notification deadline for probate misconduct investigation results extended from 7 to 15 business days after investigation termination

Adoption application filing requirements simplified by eliminating duplicate filing requirements and removing the mandate to send copies to the Commissioner of Children and Families

Working group established to study conservator issues including payment delays, fee waivers, and compensation levels, with report due to the Judiciary Committee by January 15, 2026

Tort claims against estates covered by existing insurance may proceed in Superior Court without dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, with recovery limited to insurance policy limits (effective October 1, 2025)