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IntroducedMar 05, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
Connecticut House Bill
AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF EFFORTS TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING. To establish a Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinator, add additional members to the Trafficking in Persons Council, require all employees of the Department of Children and Families and the Court Support Services Division to undergo training regarding human trafficking, require the Commissioner of Children and Families to assess the security of placement locations, require the Child Advocate to submit an annual report, establish a temporary task force and make various duties of the Department of Children and Families concerning trafficking mandatory.
Last Action See all actions
House • Apr 15, 2026: Tabled for the Calendar, House
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
House Calendar: House Calendar, May 04, 2026
Position: 276
Summary
Comments on HB 5476
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors
- Government Oversight Committeeprimary


- Sen. Rob Sampsoncosponsor
- Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcoxcosponsor
- Sen. Paul Cicarellacosponsor
- Rep. Savet Constantinecosponsor
- Rep. Kerry S. Woodcosponsor
- Rep. Michael D. Quinncosponsor
- Rep. Stephen R. Meskerscosponsor
- Rep. Hector Arzenocosponsor
- Rep. Christopher Pouloscosponsor
- Rep. Devin R. Carneycosponsor
- Rep. Renee LaMark Muircosponsor
- Rep. Laurie Sweetcosponsor
- Rep. Kate Farrarcosponsor
- Rep. Sarah Keittcosponsor
- Rep. Robin E. Comeycosponsor
- Rep. Eleni Kavros DeGrawcosponsor
- Rep. Mary Fortiercosponsor
- Rep. Maria P. Horncosponsor
- Rep. Jane M. Garibaycosponsor
- Rep. Anne M. Hughescosponsor
- Rep. Mary M. Mushinskycosponsor
- Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vaheycosponsor
Votes
YES: 12
- Gadkar-Wilcox S
- Dathan L
- Sampson R
- Carney D
- McCrory D
- Gucker K
- Cicarella P
- Lopes R
- McGee T
- Santos F
- Slap D
- Vail K
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 47
- Osten C
- Gordon J
- Walker T
- Haddad G
- Hartley J
- Harding S
- Kushner J
- Hoxha J
- Exum T
- Johnson S
- Paris C
- Kavros DeGraw E
- Somers H
- Kennedy K
- Khan M
- Ackert T
- Leeper J
- Anwar S
- Lesser M
- Baker A
- Martinez R
- Belton K
- Marx M
- Berthel E
- McCarthy Vahey C
- McCrory D
- Brown M
- Nolan A
- Candelaria J
- Pavalock-D'Amato C
- Reyes G
- Dathan L
- Rosario C
- Sanchez E
- DeFronzo D
- Sanchez J
- Delany H
- Simms T
- Dillon P
- Slap D
- Felipe A
- Winfield G
- Flexer M
- Foncello M
- Gaiewski D
- Garibay J
- Gibson B
NO: 4
- Nuccio T
- Bolinsky M
- Courpas T
- DeCaprio M
ABSENT: 2
- Gilchrest J
- Gonzalez M
Actions
- Apr 15, 2026 | House
- No New File by Committee on Appropriations
- Tabled for the Calendar, House
- Apr 14, 2026 | House
- Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (LCO)
- Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office (LCO)
- Apr 13, 2026 | House
- Joint Favorable (APP)
- Apr 07, 2026 | House
- Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations
- Apr 02, 2026 | House
- Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office (LCO)
- Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- House Calendar Number 276
- File Number 389 (LCO)
- Mar 27, 2026 | House
- Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26 5:00 PM (LCO)
- Mar 17, 2026 | House
- Joint Favorable Substitute (GOS)
- Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (LCO)
- Mar 06, 2026 | House
- Public Hearing 03/10
- Mar 05, 2026 | House
- Referred to Joint Committee on Government Oversight
Bill Texts
- Raised BillPDF
- GOS Joint Favorable SubstitutePDF
- File No. 389PDF
- APP Joint FavorablePDF
- Committee Amendment LCO 3367 -- Government Oversight CommitteePDF
- Uncalled House LCO Amendment #4588 (D)PDF
- Uncalled House LCO Amendment #5391 (D)PDF
- Uncalled House LCO Amendment #5700 (J)PDF
- Uncalled House LCO Amendment #5771 (J)PDF
Documents
- Bill Analysis For File Copy 389
- Fiscal Note For File Copy 389
- Fiscal Note Correction for HB-5476
- Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4588 (Reduces Cost In Bill)
- Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5391 (See Fiscal Note Details)
- Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5700 (See Fiscal Note Details)
- Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5771 (Eliminates Fiscal Impact in Bill)
- Committee Report GOS Joint Fav. Rpt
- Committee Report APP Joint Fav. Rpt
- Public Hearing Testimony
