Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5259: AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

Enacted Last action June 4, 2026: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Plain-language summary

HB 5259 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH. Primary sponsor: John Kissel (Republican), Heather Somers (Republican), Kathy Kennedy (Republican), M.J. Shannon (Democratic), M.D. Rahman (Democratic/Working Families), Pat Dillon (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Farley Santos (Democratic), Jimmy Sánchez (Democratic), Eleni DeGraw (Democratic/Working Families), Larry Butler (Democratic), Frank Smith (Democratic/Working Families), Geraldo Reyes (Democratic), Josh Elliott (Democratic), Tone Felipe (Democratic), Herron Gaston (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Kissel (Republican); Heather Somers (Republican); Kathy Kennedy (Republican); M.J. Shannon (Democratic); and 13 more.