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HB 5497

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE TRADES INDUSTRY.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Larry Butler and 6 co-sponsors

Connecticut creates AI-impact task force for trades sector and mandates Certified Nursing Assistant training program study to assess workforce preparedness amid technological change.

SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 557
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Bill Summary · HB 5497

Legislative bill overview

HB 5497 creates a task force to investigate how artificial intelligence impacts trades professions in Connecticut and mandates a separate study of the state's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program. The bill directs these entities to analyze workforce implications, educational needs, and potential regulatory adjustments needed to address AI-driven changes in these sectors.

Why is this important

Trades and healthcare support roles represent significant employment sectors in Connecticut, and understanding AI's impact—whether through automation, skill displacement, or new job creation—is critical for workforce planning and education policy. The CNA program study addresses concerns about training adequacy and labor market alignment in a field experiencing high turnover and staffing shortages.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and resources: Creating a task force requires funding and staff time; unclear whether recommendations will lead to concrete policy changes or remain advisory
  • AI impact timeline uncertainty: AI's actual effects on trades work remain speculative; the study's findings may become outdated quickly or fail to materialize as anticipated
  • CNA program inclusion rationale: The connection between the AI task force and CNA training study is unclear—whether this represents genuine concern about AI in healthcare or was added to broaden bill appeal

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

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