HB 5259
  • Introduced
    Feb 19, 2026
  • Passed House
    Apr 09, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    May 06, 2026
  • Became Law
    May 20, 2026
HB 5259
Connecticut House Bill
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AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH. To codify rights pertaining to school district choice, transportation, notice and appeal for students experiencing homelessness and their guardians.
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Senate • Jun 04, 2026: Signed by the Governor
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Public Act No. 26-125

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Mar 05, 2026, Senate
HSG Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
YES: 18
NO: 0
OTHER: 1
YES: 18
  • Felipe A
  • Marx M
  • Scott T
  • Sampson R
  • Roberts K
  • Gaston H
  • Anwar S
  • Brown K
  • Butler L
  • Courpas T
  • Gonzalez M
  • Hochadel J
  • Jensen A
  • McCrory D
  • Sweet L
  • Turco G
  • Weir S
  • Zullo J

NO: 0

    ABSENT: 1
    • Hall J

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    Apr 09, 2026, House
    House Roll Call Vote 58
    YES: 136
    NO: 6
    OTHER: 9
    YES: 136

    NO: 6

    ABSENT: 9

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    May 06, 2026, Senate
    Senate Roll Call Vote 393
    YES: 36
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 36

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Actions
      • Jun 04, 2026 | Senate
        • Signed by the Governor
      • May 27, 2026 | Senate
        • Transmitted to the Secretary of State
        • Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
      • May 20, 2026 | Senate
        • Public Act 26-125 (LCO)
      • May 06, 2026 | Senate
        • Senate Passed
        • In Concurrence
      • Apr 30, 2026 | Senate
        • Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
        • Senate Calendar Number 376
      • Apr 09, 2026 | House
        • House Passed
      • Mar 16, 2026 | House
        • Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office (LCO)
        • Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
        • House Calendar Number 49
        • File Number 25 (LCO)
      • Mar 09, 2026 | House
        • Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/16/26 12:00 PM (LCO)
      • Mar 06, 2026 | House
        • Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (LCO)
      • Mar 05, 2026 | House
        • Joint Favorable (HSG)
      • Feb 20, 2026 | House
        • Public Hearing 02/24
      • Feb 19, 2026 | House
        • Referred to Joint Committee on Housing
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