AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR ELDERLY NUTRITION.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide detailed information on how the money will be spent or who qualifies for assistance, leaving these points uncertain.

Act to Increase Funding for Elderly Nutrition

This act increases funding by six million dollars for the Department of Aging and Disability Services to support elderly nutrition programs in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

What This Bill Does

• Appropriates six million dollars from the General Fund to the Department of Aging and Disability Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Department of Aging and Disability Services
• Older adults who receive nutrition assistance through programs funded by the Department

Terms To Know

Fiscal Year

A period used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually one year long.

General Fund

Money that the government can use to pay for different programs and services.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify how the funds will be allocated within elderly nutrition programs.
• It is unclear what specific qualifications are required for older adults to receive assistance from these programs.

Official Summary Text

To increase funding for elderly nutrition.

Current 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.