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CT SB00287

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aging Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Home health aide agencies must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) at no cost to all home health aide employees, including both direct employees and contracted workers

  • Required PPE includes disposable gloves, hand sanitizers, aprons, gowns, foot covers, face shields, N95 or higher-rated NIOSH-certified masks, and surgical masks

  • PPE must be provided as necessary to safely deliver home health aide services to each client

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Home Health Aide Agencies To Provide Certain Personal Protective Equipment To Home Health Aides.

Last Action

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

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Aging2/19/2026

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