CT HB05163

Establishes a task force to study methods for improving affordability in Connecticut for children, families, and young professionals, including cash assistance programs, educational and employment training, and child care cost reduction programs

Task force will examine systemic barriers to affordability including housing policies, transportation access, health care access, child care access, and racial disparities, as well as the impact of inflation and regional cost differences

Membership includes six state agency commissioners (Social Services, Children and Families, Early Childhood, Developmental Services, Public Health, and Education), legislative committee chairs and ranking members, plus up to ten appointed experts in fields such as housing, child welfare, economics, and workforce development

Preliminary report due to legislative committees by June 1, 2027, followed by a public forum by July 1, 2027 to present findings and solicit public comment

Final report with findings and recommendations due by June 1, 2028, at which point the task force terminates; effective upon passage