Raised Bill No. 1432 proposes significant revisions to Connecticut's laws regarding contracting, real estate, state construction services, and guardianship and conservatorship processes. Key changes include redefining "project" to include state programs requiring consultant services with costs exceeding $100,000, and for certain higher education and judicial properties, the threshold is set at $300,000. Contracts for consultant services above this threshold must be approved by the Properties Review Board within 30 days or will be automatically approved. The bill also shifts public notice requirements from newspaper advertisements to online postings on the Department of Administrative Services' website. Additionally, it establishes state construction services selection panels with adjusted membership requirements based on project value and revises compensation guidelines for conservators or guardians of individuals receiving state assistance.

In terms of guardianship and conservatorship, the bill repeals and replaces Section 45a-630, removing the requirement for applications for guardianship of minors to include information about state aid. It also allows any person to petition for a conservator without needing a bond unless requested, and eliminates the requirement to notify the Commissioner of Administrative Services if the respondent is receiving state aid. The bill clarifies notice requirements for involuntary representation, emphasizing the rights of respondents, including their right to legal representation. Other significant changes include the repeal of certain notification requirements to state commissioners and the introduction of criteria for conservators regarding gifts or transfers from the estate of the conserved person. The effective dates for various sections of the bill range from July 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026, with some provisions taking effect immediately upon passage.