The bill, titled "AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY EXPANDING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE 2-1-1 INFOLINE PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE UNITED WAY OF CONNECTICUT," aims to create a task force dedicated to exploring the potential expansion of services offered by the 2-1-1 Infoline program. This study will include an examination of the state funding required to enhance the program's services. The task force will consist of various members, including representatives from the United Way of Connecticut, advocacy organizations, and state commissioners, all appointed by different leaders within the General Assembly.
The task force is required to make its initial appointments within thirty days of the bill's passage and will be chaired by members selected by the speaker of the House and the president pro tempore of the Senate. The task force must hold its first meeting within sixty days and is tasked with submitting a report on its findings and recommendations by January 1, 2026. The bill also specifies that the task force will terminate upon the submission of this report or on January 1, 2026, whichever is later. The new legal language introduced in this bill includes the establishment of the task force and its operational guidelines, while no deletions from current law are specified.