Connecticut HB 5140: AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM FAIR WAGE.

Bill Text

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General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5140
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 173

Referred to Committee on AGING

Introduced by:
(AGE)

AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SENIOR
CITIZENS.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

Section 1. (Effective from passage) (a) The executive director of the 1
Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity, in 2
consultation with the Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services, 3
shall study the needs of senior citizens in the state in order to ensure the 4
adequate allocation of resources. 5
(b) The study shall include, but need not be limited to, the needs of 6
senior citizens for (1) long-term care, (2) transportation, (3) housing 7
assistance, (4) nutritional assistance, and (5) opportunities for 8
socialization. 9
(c) On or before January 1, 2027, the executive director shall report 10
the results of the study, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-11
4a of the general statutes, to the joint standing committee of the General 12
Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to aging. 13

Raised Bill No. 5140

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This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following
sections:

Section 1 from passage New section

AGE Joint Favorable