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SB 1158 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEPARTMENT ON AGING.

SB 1158 creates a new Department on Aging to replace the aging-related functions of the existing Department of Aging and Disability Services, effective July 1, 2026. The department will serve residents aged 62 and older by administering specific programs, including nutritional services, fall prevention, and Alzheimer's respite care, as designated under the Older Americans Act. It transfers all aging-focused duties and personnel from the previous department, excluding disability services, and designates the new department as the state agency for coordinating comprehensive services. The Commissioner on Aging, appointed by the Governor, will oversee operations, develop programs, and coordinate with local agencies to address needs like housing, health, and transportation for older residents.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2025 Last action Mar 20, 2025
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What changed between versions

Proposed Bill → Committee Bill · 6 edits
MODERATE
The bill was revised from a proposed version to a committee version, changing the department name from 'Department of Aging' to 'Department on Aging' and significantly expanding the text to include detailed definitions, powers, and duties for the new department. The committee version adds specific eligibility criteria (age 62+), outlines the department's role as the State Unit on Aging, and establishes a transition plan from the existing Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from a brief proposal to a comprehensive legislative framework that defines the new department's structure, responsibilities, and relationship with existing agencies.
DEFINITION

Added a specific definition of 'older person' as someone age sixty-two or older.

SCOPE

Expanded the bill to include detailed provisions establishing the Department on Aging as the State Unit on Aging under the Older Americans Act.

REQUIREMENT

Added comprehensive powers and duties for the Commissioner on Aging, including regulation authority and program development responsibilities.

TIMELINE

Established an effective date of July 1, 2026, for the new department and included provisions for transferring functions from the existing Department of Aging and Disability Services.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original brief statement of purpose and simplified introductory text, replacing them with detailed statutory language.

FISCAL

Added provisions allowing the Governor to transfer funds between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and the new Department on Aging during fiscal year 2027.

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Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Human Services
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE
upper
Jan 24, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Human Services
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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