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HB 6096

AN ACT CONCERNING EQUITABLE COMPENSATION FOR STATE-CONTRACTED, NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mae Flexer and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill establishing equitable wage standards for employees of nonprofits contracted by the state to provide human services, addressing compensation disparities.

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Bill Summary · HB 6096

Legislative bill overview

HB 6096 addresses compensation practices for nonprofit organizations that provide human services under state contracts in Connecticut. The bill aims to establish more equitable pay standards for employees of these contracted nonprofits, who often earn significantly less than state employees performing similar work.

Why is this important

Nonprofit human services providers (including mental health, addiction treatment, child welfare, and disability services agencies) are critical to Connecticut's social safety net but frequently struggle with staff recruitment and retention due to wage gaps. This disparity can compromise service quality and create workforce instability in vulnerable populations' care. The bill attempts to close that gap through state contracting requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Requiring higher wages for contracted nonprofits increases state spending on human services contracts, potentially reducing flexibility in the state budget or requiring reallocation from other programs
  • Implementation mechanism: The bill's specific approach to defining "equitable compensation" and enforcement mechanisms are unclear from the title alone; policymakers may disagree on whether mandates, incentives, or rate adjustments are most effective
  • Nonprofit burden: Some nonprofits argue wage mandates could force service reductions, program closures, or reduced philanthropic flexibility rather than wage increases if state rates don't increase proportionally

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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