AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO HUMAN SERVICES STATUTES.

The bill was amended to reflect its status as a joint substitute favorably reported by the House and Senate, changing the header from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and updating the page count. The effective date for a new LGBTQ+ Justice Network was moved from October 1, 2026, to July 1, 2026. The most significant substantive change is the reorganization of the network's membership requirements, which now explicitly require appointments by both the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, replacing the previous requirement for appointments based on congressional districts. Additionally, the list of required members was expanded and renumbered to include seven specific representatives from health care, mental health, HIV/AIDS advocacy, legal services, youth organizations, and veteran support groups.