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SB 123

AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CERTAIN RATE INCREASES AT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, MUNICIPAL AGENTS FOR AGING, EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR HOME HEALTH AIDE EMPLOYEES, THE NURSING HOME BED MORATORIUM AND NURSING HOME RESIDENT DATA.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mitch Bolinsky and 8 co-sponsors

Connecticut requires assisted living facilities to hold public hearings before implementing specified rate increases, giving residents input on fee decisions affecting their continued care access.

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Bill Summary · SB 123

Legislative bill overview

SB 123 requires assisted living facilities in Connecticut to hold public hearings before implementing certain rate increases for residents. The bill establishes a procedural requirement that gives residents, families, and community members an opportunity to provide input before facilities raise their fees. The specific threshold for which rate increases trigger this requirement is not detailed in the information provided.

Why is this important

Assisted living facilities serve vulnerable elderly populations who often have limited ability to absorb sudden cost increases or switch providers. Public hearings create transparency around pricing decisions and give residents a voice in decisions that directly affect their financial wellbeing and continued access to care. This addresses a real concern: residents on fixed incomes may face displacement if rates rise without notice or opportunity for public discussion.

Potential points of contention

  • Operational burden: Facilities argue that mandatory hearings increase administrative costs and may discourage new facilities from entering the market, potentially reducing available beds in competitive areas
  • Rate-setting autonomy: Facility operators contend they need flexibility to adjust rates based on labor costs, healthcare expenses, and market conditions without bureaucratic delay
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's reference to "certain rate increases" raises questions about what percentage or dollar threshold triggers hearings, which could create compliance confusion or loopholes

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

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