The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 163, aims to amend title 17b of the general statutes by requiring the Department of Social Services to expand programs that enable senior citizens to age in place within their homes or communities. This expansion is to be conducted within available appropriations, thereby ensuring that the initiative is financially sustainable.

The primary purpose of this legislation is to enhance opportunities for senior citizens to live independently, thereby reducing the need for costly institutionalization for both the state and the individuals involved. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but focuses solely on the insertion of the requirement for program expansion.