Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 498: AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR TARDY PAYCHECKS FOR PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS AND EXPANDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATE PROGRAMS.

In committee Last action April 20, 2026: FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

Plain-language summary

SB 498 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut Senate on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR TARDY PAYCHECKS FOR PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS AND EXPANDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATE PROGRAMS. Primary sponsor: Gary Winfield (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), Jill Gilchrest (Democratic), Kara Rochelle (Democratic), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Mary Fortier (Democratic), Steven Winter (Democratic), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Saud Anwar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Gary Winfield (Democratic); Nick Gauthier (Democratic); Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families); Jill Gilchrest (Democratic); and 6 more.