The 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 of 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 in light of the aging demographic. The bill introduces new legal language that establishes this study as a formal requirement, specifically noted as Section 1 from passage New section. There are no deletions from current law mentioned in the text of the bill. The act is designed to enhance the understanding of long-term care needs and inform future policy decisions regarding aging and human services in the state.