The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 163, aims to amend title 17b of the general statutes to mandate the Department of Social Services to expand programs that facilitate aging in place for senior citizens. This expansion is to be carried out within the limits of available appropriations, thereby allowing seniors to remain in their homes or communities rather than moving to institutional settings.

The primary objective of this legislation is to enhance the opportunities for senior citizens to live independently, which is expected to reduce both the financial burden on the state and the costs incurred by seniors associated with institutionalization. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but focuses solely on the insertion of new requirements for the Department of Social Services.