House Bill No. 5365, Public Act No. 24-35, is a legislative act that introduces technical revisions to statutes related to human services. The bill mandates the Chief Workforce Officer to develop a plan for the Human Services Career Pipeline program, with the word "is" being replaced by "shall" to indicate a requirement. It also revises reporting requirements for coordinators of programs for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, requiring annual reports on waiting lists and recommendations to reduce them. The definition of "medical services" is expanded to include obesity treatment drugs and nutritional counseling, and there are updates to elder abuse reporting and training requirements. Additionally, the bill corrects typographical errors for gender-neutral language and clarifies the Department of Children and Families' authority regarding child custody with Indian tribes.

The bill also specifies procedural timelines for the commissioner to investigate applications for aid and allows applicants to request a hearing if action is not taken within the designated timeframes. It presumes parental acceptance of certain aid provisions, with deletions to section 17b-93. The state's lien against a parent's property for child support is clarified, exempting certain assets, and the process for towns' claims on proceeds when providing aid is revised, with a cap on total claims by the town and state. The assignment of inheritance assets to the town is limited, and the bill exempts specific payments and refunds from claims or liens against beneficiaries of assistance.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill:
HS Joint Favorable:
File No. 280:
Public Act No. 24-35: