CT HB05562

Managed residential communities must post contact information for the Department of Social Services to report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment of elderly persons, in addition to existing required postings for the Department of Public Health and Long-Term Care Ombudsman (effective July 1, 2026)

SNAP benefits distribution staggering must commence by March 1, 2026, with a one-time report due April 1, 2026 to the Human Services committee, eliminating the previous annual reporting requirement

The LGBTQ Justice and Opportunity Network membership is restructured from named organization representatives to category-based positions (e.g., health care providers, mental health providers, attorneys, veterans, educators serving LGBTQ communities), with appointments due by September 1, 2026

The Department of Developmental Services abuse/neglect registry access is expanded to include employers providing services through the Medicaid waiver program for autism spectrum disorder administered by the Department of Social Services

Federal regulations (42 CFR 483.45 and 42 CFR 483.10) governing anti-psychotic medication provision and informed consent in nursing homes are adopted into state law effective July 1, 2026