The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 157, aims to enhance the safety of municipal youth camps by expanding the list of mandated reporters under section 17a-101 of the general statutes. The bill introduces new provisions that require certain employees of municipal youth camps, specifically those who are twenty-one years of age or older, to be classified as mandated reporters. This includes directors, assistant directors, and staff members of youth camps operated by municipal agencies. The bill also clarifies the definition of a youth camp by referencing section 19a-420.

Additionally, the bill mandates that by January 1, 2027, the Office of Early Childhood, in collaboration with various state-wide organizations, must submit a report to the General Assembly. This report will detail the operational structure of municipal youth camps, the number and age range of children served, and whether these camps accept child care assistance subsidy payments. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026, with the report requirement effective immediately upon passage.