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, 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 within the state, ensuring that appropriate measures can be taken to support individuals requiring such services.