SB00239

An Act Concerning Nutrition And Food-based Interventions For Patients With Diabetes And Congestive Heart Failure.

Introduced·2/18/26

Connecticut SB00239 mandates hospitals to assess and prioritize nutrition needs for diabetes and congestive heart failure patients.

Connecticut SB00239 amends the general statutes to require hospitals to examine the nutrition needs of community members with diabetes and congestive heart failure. Hospitals must include these needs in their community health needs assessment and prioritize medically tailored and food-based interventions for these patients in their implementation strategy. This act takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

PH Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

30 Yea

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1 Nay

R

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Feb 23

12:00 AM

Public Health Public Hearing

History

Mar 16

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 16

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Mar 16

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 52