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SB 125

AN ACT REQUIRING NURSING HOMES TO ANNUALLY REPORT CERTAIN OWNERSHIP INFORMATION REGARDING INVESTMENT ENTITIES, ACQUIRE, IF FEASIBLE, A SURETY BOND OR A SIMILAR FORM OF SECURITY IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO NINETY DAYS OF OPERATING COSTS, MAINTAIN FULL GOVERNANCE CONTROL AND AUTHORITY OVER NURSING HOME ASSETS AND ACTIVITIES AND ANNUALLY ATTEST THAT NO INVESTMENT ENTITY HAS CONTROL OVER NURSING HOME RESIDENT HEALTH, SAFETY OR CARE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Saud Anwar and 12 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill prohibits or strictly regulates private equity ownership of nursing homes to prioritize resident care over investor returns.

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
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Bill Summary · SB 125

Legislative bill overview

SB 125 restricts private equity firms from owning or controlling nursing homes in Connecticut, or requires them to meet specific operational and financial standards if ownership is permitted. The bill aims to prevent financial practices that prioritize investor returns over resident care quality and facility maintenance.

Why is this important

Nursing homes owned by private equity firms have faced scrutiny for cost-cutting measures, inadequate staffing, deferred maintenance, and facility closures that disrupt vulnerable elderly residents' lives. Connecticut's aging population makes nursing home quality and stability a critical public health concern affecting thousands of residents and their families.

Potential points of contention

  • Business freedom vs. regulation: Private equity investors argue ownership restrictions limit legitimate business investment; proponents counter that nursing homes serve vulnerable populations requiring special oversight
  • Cost and availability concerns: Restrictions could reduce investment capital flowing to nursing home construction and upgrades, potentially limiting bed availability or increasing costs for residents
  • Enforcement complexity: Defining what constitutes problematic "private equity control" (through subsidiaries, management contracts, debt structures) creates regulatory and legal challenges
  • Economic impact on operators: Existing PE-owned facilities may face forced divestitures or compliance costs; small operators acquiring homes may face capital constraints

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

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