Senate Bill No. 156 establishes a task force to study the voluntary surrender of infants in the state, as outlined in section 17a-58 of the general statutes. The study will analyze existing provisions, policies, and procedures related to the voluntary surrender of infants, particularly focusing on how these may contribute to disparities among parents based on race, ethnicity, health, and socioeconomic status. The task force will consist of ten members, including experts in public health and child welfare, hospital employees, parents who have surrendered infants, and representatives from relevant state departments and associations.

The bill mandates that all initial appointments to the task force be made within thirty days of its effective date, with the first meeting scheduled within sixty days. The task force is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by May 1, 2027, after which it will terminate. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new provisions regarding the formation and operation of the task force.