House Bill No. 7136, also known as Public Act No. 25-39, introduces a series of technical revisions to the General Statutes, set to take effect on October 1, 2025. A significant change includes the repeal of Section 4-29b, which now requires state agencies receiving indirect cost recoveries from federal grants to deposit these funds into the General Fund unless waived by the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management. The bill clarifies that this requirement does not apply to surcharges on assessments under sections 12-586f and 12-586g. Additionally, it amends Section 4-66o to update a reference from subparagraph (K) to (L) of subdivision (1) of section 12-408. Other revisions address the Claims Commissioner’s procedures, tax credit limitations, and licensing requirements for tobacco dealers, aiming to streamline and clarify existing statutes.

The bill also proposes amendments to statutes concerning psychiatric examinations, Medicaid waiver programs, medical assistance eligibility, and educational opportunities for children in the justice system. Notably, it allows courts to order psychiatric evaluations for individuals posing a danger, mandates timely reporting on Medicaid waiver waiting lists, and clarifies eligibility criteria for medical assistance by specifying income limits and excluding certain veteran benefits. Furthermore, it enhances educational pathways for children in the justice system and establishes a Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the Criminal Justice System. The bill also updates the service of subpoenas for correction officers and clarifies criteria for second-degree assault against vulnerable individuals. Overall, House Bill No. 7136 aims to improve efficiency, inclusivity, and accountability across various state services and legal frameworks.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 4-29b, 4-66o, 4-151a, 4-160
JUD Joint Favorable: 4-29b, 4-66o, 4-151a, 4-160
File No. 804: 4-29b, 4-66o, 4-151a, 4-160
Public Act No. 25-39: 4-29b, 4-66o, 4-151a, 4-160