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SB 498

AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR TARDY PAYCHECKS FOR PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS AND EXPANDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATE PROGRAMS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Saud Anwar and 9 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill strengthens wage protections for personal care attendants and expands state program eligibility to improve worker security and care service access.

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Bill Summary · SB 498

Legislative bill overview

SB 498 aims to protect wages and benefits for personal care attendants (PCAs) and expand public access to state programs that employ or contract with them. The bill establishes safeguards against wage theft, unauthorized deductions, and exploitative labor practices affecting this workforce, while simultaneously broadening eligibility or access to related state services.

Why is this important

Personal care attendants are among the lowest-paid workers in healthcare, often earning minimum wage while providing essential services to elderly and disabled individuals. Wage protection and program access directly affect both worker financial security and the availability of critical home-based care services that allow vulnerable populations to maintain independence.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Expanded program access and enhanced PCA protections may increase state budget expenditures, raising questions about funding mechanisms and fiscal sustainability
  • Employer compliance burden: New wage protections and payroll requirements could increase administrative costs for home care agencies, potentially affecting service delivery or pricing
  • Program eligibility scope: Disagreement may arise over how broadly to define "public access" and which populations should be prioritized for expanded state program enrollment

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

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