The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1177, mandates the Commissioner of Social Services, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services, to conduct a comprehensive study of the state's long-term care needs. The findings from this study are required to be reported to the relevant joint standing committees of the General Assembly by January 1, 2026. This initiative aims to assess and address the long-term care requirements of the state's population, particularly as it relates to aging and disability services.

The bill introduces new legal language that establishes this study as a formal requirement, with the effective date being upon passage. There are no deletions from current law noted in this bill, indicating that it is an addition to existing statutes rather than a modification of existing provisions.