SB00498

An Act Concerning Penalties For Tardy Paychecks For Personal Care Attendants And Expanding Public Access To State Programs.

Introduced·3/12/26

Connecticut SB00498 establishes penalties for tardy paychecks for personal care attendants and expands public access to state programs.

Connecticut SB00498 mandates that any contract for fiscal intermediary services for self-directed home care programs must include penalties for tardy paychecks of $25 or more, payable to personal care attendants. The bill also requires the Department of Social Services to post quarterly reports on their website detailing payroll processing error rates, penalties levied against fiscal intermediaries, and customer service metrics. Additionally, the bill ensures that communications with the public and employees are accessible and comply with federal regulations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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9 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 17

12:00 AM

Human Services Public Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

Senate

No New File by Committee on Appropriations