HB05486

An Act Concerning A Diaper Partnership Grant Program.

Introduced·3/5/26

Connecticut HB05486 establishes a grant program to fund diaper distribution to needy families.

Connecticut HB05486 creates a grant program to provide diapers to eligible children, defined as those aged three years or younger from households with income not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty level. The Commissioner of Social Services will establish this program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in partnership with organizations representing hospitals and nonprofit diaper distributors. The bill also mandates reporting requirements for funded partnerships and a report on the program's impact by September 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

16 Yea

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7 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Human Services Public Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

Apr 7

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 7

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House