CT HB05558

Parents and legal representatives of alleged abuse or neglect victims served by the Department of Developmental Services gain access to original reports and investigator evaluation reports, unless they are the alleged or substantiated perpetrator or reside with the perpetrator

Commissioner of Developmental Services must file abuse and neglect reports quarterly instead of annually, beginning January 15, 2026, with the joint standing committees on human services and public health

Quarterly reports must now include whether complaints were independently investigated in a prompt and thorough manner, average investigation time, and recommendations for improvement

Policy and procedure reviews change from every five years to quarterly, and must include evaluation of background check systems for persons hired to provide services to department clients

Department staff must be trained on requirements for sharing abuse and neglect complaint information under state law, and reviews must incorporate feedback from qualified providers