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CT HB05268

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Committee on Children

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to the list of entities authorized to receive acknowledgment of parentage information from the Department of Public Health

  • Amends Section 46b-486 of the general statutes to include DCF authorized representatives alongside existing recipients such as courts, federal agencies, Department of Social Services, and child support agencies

  • Maintains existing access for signatories, children 18 or older, guardians, attorneys, and various child support agencies

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

  • Received Joint Favorable report from the Committee on Children

Legislative Description

An Act Authorizing The Department Of Public Health To Release Information Relating To An Acknowledgment Of Parentage To The Department Of Children And Families.

Last Action

File Number 12

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Joint Committee on Children2/19/2026

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