AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SERVICES.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill has passed both chambers but was referred to the Joint Committee on Appropriations, meaning it may still require further approval or action before becoming law.

Funding Increase for Autism Services

This bill sets aside $5 million from the General Fund to give to the Department of Social Services for the Autism Spectrum Disorder waiver program.

What This Bill Does

• Sets aside five million dollars from the General Fund.
• Sends this money to the Department of Social Services.
• Uses the funds specifically for the Autism Spectrum Disorder waiver program.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Connecticut Department of Social Services
• People waiting on the list for autism spectrum disorder services

Limits and Unknowns

• No effective date is listed in this text, so it may need further action before starting.
• The bill does not say exactly how many more people will be served.

Official Summary Text

To increase funding for the Autism Spectrum Disorder waiver program to help alleviate the lengthy wait list.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 299 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 18
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 299

Referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS

Introduced by:
SEN. KISSEL, 7th Dist.
SEN. CICARELLA, 34th Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM
DISORDER SERVICES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That the sum of five million dollars be appropriated to the 1
Department of Social Services, from the General Fund, for the fiscal year 2
ending June 30, 2027, for the Autism Spectrum Disorder waiver 3
program. 4
Statement of Purpose:
To increase funding for the Autism Spectrum Disorder waiver program
to help alleviate the lengthy wait list.