AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN NEGLECTED, UNCARED FOR AND ABUSED CHILDREN AND YOUTHS.

This bill amends Connecticut law to ensure youth who turn 18 during a court proceeding for neglect, abuse, or abandonment remain legally classified as "children" until the case concludes. It directly affects young people aged 18+ whose abuse/neglect cases are still pending in court. The key change extends their eligibility for child-specific protections and court processes under the law until a final decision is made, preventing them from losing legal status mid-proceeding.