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HB 5447·CT·house

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRANSFORMING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE.

Signed into LawFiled Mar 4, 2026
Sponsor: Tammy Exum (D)
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SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

May 19, 2026

Summary

The law directs the state commission to form panels that will gather and publish information on eating‑disorder treatment and food‑insecurity resources, and to set best‑practice guidelines. It also orders a feasibility study for an inpatient psychiatric center for teens with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Finally, it raises the cash benefit for temporary family assistance to at least 55% of the federal poverty level and adds automatic cost‑of‑living adjustments.

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