Senate Bill No. 156 establishes a task force to study the voluntary surrender of infants in the state, focusing on the provisions and policies related to this issue as outlined in sections 17a-57 to 17a-60 and section 17a-61 of the general statutes. The study will analyze how these provisions may contribute to racial, ethnic, health, economic, and socioeconomic disparities among parents who voluntarily surrender their infants. The task force will consist of nine members, including experts in public health and child welfare, hospital employees, and representatives from relevant organizations, with appointments to be made within thirty days of the bill's passage.

The bill also includes provisions for the task force's operation, such as the selection of chairpersons by the speaker of the House and the president pro tempore of the Senate, and mandates that the task force submit a report of its findings and recommendations by May 1, 2027. The task force will terminate upon submission of the report or on that date, whichever is later. Notably, the bill does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as it is expected that the task force will have the necessary expertise to fulfill its responsibilities without additional costs.