AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR ELDERLY NUTRITION.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Sen. John A. Kissel, 7th Dist.
Last action: 2026-02-04
Official status: Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Funding for Elderly Nutrition

This bill sets aside $6 million from the state's General Fund to help pay for food programs for older adults.

What This Bill Does

Sets aside six million dollars in money.
Takes this money from the General Fund.
Sends the funds to the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Uses the money only during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
Requires that the spending supports elderly nutrition.

Who It Names or Affects

The Department of Aging and Disability Services
Older adults who receive nutrition services

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not say exactly how the Department will spend the money.
The text does not list specific rules or limits on who can get food help.

Bill History

2026-02-04 Connecticut General Assembly
Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations

Official Summary Text

To increase funding for elderly nutrition.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

LCO No. 305 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 15
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 305

Referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS

Introduced by:
SEN. KISSEL, 7th Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR ELDERLY NUTRITION.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That six million dollars be appropriated to the Department of Aging 1
and Disability Services, from the General Fund, for the fiscal year 2
ending June 30, 2027, for elderly nutrition. 3
Statement of Purpose:
To increase funding for elderly nutrition.