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CT HB05388

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Labor and Public Employees Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits healthcare providers from charging fees to furnish medical records needed to support applications for disability retirement benefits under the state employees retirement system

  • Expands existing fee exemptions that already apply to Social Security Act claims and veterans' benefits claims under Title 38 of the U.S. Code

  • Requires requests for free records to be accompanied by documentation of the disability retirement application

  • Amends Section 20-7c(d) of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2026

  • Standard medical record fees of up to 65 cents per page (including research, handling, and postage costs) remain in effect for all other purposes

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Processing Fees For Medical Records For Applications For Disability Retirement.

Last Action

Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/18/26 5:00 PM

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Public Employees2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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