Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 286: AN ACT INCREASING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER NONPARENT RELATIVES RAISING CERTAIN CHILDREN.

In committee Last action March 17, 2026: FILE NO. 49

Plain-language summary

SB 286 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT INCREASING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER NONPARENT RELATIVES RAISING CERTAIN CHILDREN. Primary sponsor: Mitch Bolinsky (Republican), Herron Gaston (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), Anne Hughes (Democratic), Jan Hochadel (Democratic/Working Families), Mary Fortier (Democratic), Jane Garibay (Democratic), Tami Zawistowski (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): FILE NO. 49.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mitch Bolinsky (Republican); Herron Gaston (Democratic); Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families); Anne Hughes (Democratic); and 4 more.