HB05540

An Act Concerning The Mitigation Of Benefits Cliffs.

Introduced·3/11/26

Connecticut HB05540 modifies the temporary family assistance program to mitigate benefits cliffs and extend benefits under certain conditions.

Connecticut HB05540 amends the temporary family assistance program to mitigate benefits cliffs and extend benefits under specific conditions. The bill allows for a two-year pilot program to study the impact of direct cash transfers on two hundred households receiving public assistance. It also provides for six-month extensions of benefits for families who meet certain criteria, such as encountering circumstances beyond their control or having a total family income below a specified threshold.

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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 17

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