Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5316: AN ACT PROHIBITING REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS FROM ACQUIRING OR INCREASING OPERATIONAL CONTROL OVER HOSPITALS OR HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PROHIBITING HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS FROM ENTERING INTO SALE-LEASEBACK FINANCING TRANSACTIONS.

In committee Last action March 31, 2026: REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Public Health

Plain-language summary

HB 5316 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT PROHIBITING REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS FROM ACQUIRING OR INCREASING OPERATIONAL CONTROL OVER HOSPITALS OR HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PROHIBITING HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS FROM ENTERING INTO SALE-LEASEBACK FINANCING TRANSACTIONS. Primary sponsor: Eric Berthel (Republican), Fred Gee (Democratic), Martin Looney (Democratic), Tom Delnicki (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Public Health.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Eric Berthel (Republican); Fred Gee (Democratic); Martin Looney (Democratic); Tom Delnicki (Republican).