Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5480: AN ACT CONCERNING PEER SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5480 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT CONCERNING PEER SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Kerry Wood (Democratic), John-Michael Parker (Democratic), M.J. Shannon (Democratic), Saud Anwar (Democratic), Julie Kushner (Democratic), Bob Godfrey (Democratic), John Santanella (Democratic), Bill Heffernan (Democratic), Ken Gucker (Democratic/Working Families), Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic/Working Families), Josh Elliott (Democratic), Renee Muir (Democratic), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Mary Mushinsky (Democratic), Savet Constantine (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Gary Turco (Democratic), Anne Hughes (Democratic), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Eleni DeGraw (Democratic/Working Families), Lucy Dathan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): FILE NO. 425.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Democratic/Working Families 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Wood | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| John-Michael Parker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| M.J. Shannon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
| Saud Anwar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Julie Kushner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Bob Godfrey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| John Santanella | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Bill Heffernan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Ken Gucker | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 138 |
| Amy Morrin Bello | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 28 |
| Josh Elliott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Renee Muir | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Nick Menapace | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 37 |
| Mary Mushinsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Savet Constantine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Nick Gauthier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Gary Turco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Anne Hughes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 135 |
| Sarah Keitt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 134 |
| Eleni DeGraw | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 17 |
| Lucy Dathan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 142 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- FILE NO. 425
- HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 309
- FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR
- RPTD. OUT OF LCO
- REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/07/26
- FILED WITH LCO
- Joint Favorable Substitute
- PUBLIC HEARING 0310
- REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Human Services