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. Key provisions include 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 also modifies the language regarding surcharges on assessments, specifically adding and then removing section 12-586f. Additionally, it revises the process for the Claims Commissioner and related officials concerning compliance and testimony, as well as the handling of claims for amounts of ten thousand dollars or less. Other significant changes involve tax credit provisions in section 12-217zz, which now impose limits on the aggregate amount of tax credits for specific income years, and updates to licensing requirements for dealers of cigarettes and tobacco products.

Further amendments focus on medical assistance eligibility and regulatory compliance for nursing facilities, including the repeal and substitution of subsection (a) of section 17b-261, which clarifies income criteria for eligibility and excludes certain veteran benefits from income calculations. The bill also mandates that applicants receive written information about property transfers' impact on eligibility. In terms of educational opportunities for children in the justice system, the bill establishes various educational pathways and a state-wide accountability system for schools serving these children. It also creates a Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the Criminal Justice System and the Office of the Inspector General within the Division of Criminal Justice. Lastly, the bill modifies the service of subpoenas for correction officers and redefines criteria for second-degree assault against vulnerable individuals, enhancing protections for these populations.

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