AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES STATUTES.

HB 5240 establishes a loan program for nonprofit organizations providing community-based residential facilities for people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. The bill creates a "Community Residential Facility Revolving Loan Fund" to provide loans covering up to 100% of development costs for facilities housing up to six residents, including construction, renovation, or purchase. Loans require facilities to be licensed/certified as intermediate care facilities and limit renovation costs above acquisition to $100,000. This directly affects nonprofit organizations seeking to develop or upgrade residential settings, with the Department of Developmental Services administering the program under revised statutes.