The bill, known as General Assembly Committee Bill No. 164, establishes a task force aimed at studying the expansion of services provided by the 2-1-1 Infoline program operated by the United Way of Connecticut. The task force will assess the state funding necessary for this expansion and will consist of various appointed members, including representatives from the United Way, advocacy organizations, and state commissioners from relevant departments. The initial appointments must be made within thirty days of the bill's passage, and the task force is required to submit a report with its findings and recommendations by January 1, 2026.
The bill includes new legal language that outlines the formation and responsibilities of the task force, as well as the appointment process for its members. It specifies that the administrative staff of the joint standing committee on human services will support the task force, and it will terminate upon submitting its report or on January 1, 2026, whichever is later. The bill aims to enhance and improve the services offered by the 2-1-1 Infoline program with state support, reflecting a commitment to better serve the community's needs.