Bill to strengthen dementia training for home care workers heads to Governor’s desk

CTNewsJunkie – Wednesday, May 6, 2026
By Doug Hardy

With an increasing number of aging residents with chronic conditions choosing to remain in their homes, the Senate early Wednesday gave final passage to a bill that advocates say will improve the quality and safety of home-based care in Connecticut.

The bill, House Bill 5143, An Act Requiring Training for Homemaker‑Companion Agency Employees, establishes standardized, mandatory training requirements for employees of homemaker‑companion agencies — a rapidly growing sector of Connecticut’s home care industry.

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