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 submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations to the relevant joint standing committees by January 1, 2026. The bill specifies that the task force will be administratively supported by the staff of the human services committee and will dissolve upon submitting its 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 noted.