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CT SB00239
CT SB00239An Act Concerning Nutrition And Food-based Interventions For Patients With Diabetes And Congestive Heart Failure.
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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To require hospitals to (1) examine the nutrition needs of community members with diabetes and congestive heart failure when conducting a community health needs assessment, and (2) prioritize medically tailored and food-based interventions for such community members in the hospital's community benefits implementation strategy.
AI Summary
This bill, effective October 1, 2026, requires hospitals to consider the nutritional needs of individuals in their communities who have diabetes or congestive heart failure when they conduct a community health needs assessment, which is a process hospitals use to identify the health issues of the people they serve. Furthermore, the bill mandates that hospitals prioritize "medically tailored and food-based interventions" within their community benefits implementation strategy, meaning they should focus on providing specific dietary plans and food assistance programs designed to address the health conditions of these patients, as much as federal law allows.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Public Health Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Public Health Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/23/2026 ) (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00239&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00239-R00-SB.PDF |
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