Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateConnecticutEnacted
HB 5485: AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING STUDY.
Lucy Dathan
HB 5485 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 2, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
77OUT OF 100
Score:77/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation mandates a state study focused on identifying supported decision-making alternatives to traditional legal guardianship.
Who is affected
Individuals with disabilities and their support networks, including family members and the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Requirements and enforcement
The state must research methods that allow individuals to retain autonomy while receiving necessary support.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Enacted as of June 2, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased independence for disabled individuals and modernized guardianship alternatives.
Risks and tradeoffs
The study does not guarantee immediate policy changes or improved outcomes.
What is still unknown
The specific scope of the study, the research methodologies employed, and whether recommendations will receive legislative funding.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Promotes individual autonomy
- Encourages family support networks
- Reduces reliance on restrictive guardianship
Risks
- Study could delay immediate relief
- Risks administrative inaction
- Potential resource allocation challenges
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Requires formal legislative reporting
- Increases transparency in guardianship processes
- Promotes evidence-based policy formulation
Risks
- Report could favor narrow interests
- Lacks mandatory implementation timelines
- Transparency depends on report quality
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Enhances autonomy in health decisions
- Supports patient-centered care models
- Reduces legal barriers to health agency
Risks
- Complexity of decision-making frameworks
- Possible risks of undue influence
- Burden on unpaid family caregivers
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The effectiveness of the policy relies entirely on the quality and adoption of future study recommendations.
Analysis scope
Limited to abstract-level data
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Where it stands
Official recordSIGNED BY GOVERNOR
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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