AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill has passed both chambers but was referred to a committee, so its final status as law is uncertain until further action.

Funding for Community Action Agencies

This bill sets aside $30 million from state funds to give grants to community action agencies.

What This Bill Does

• Sets aside $30,000,000 from the General Fund.
• Sends this money to the Department of Social Services for grants to community action agencies.
• Applies only for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

• The state Department of Social Services
• Local community action agencies that receive grants

Terms To Know

Appropriated

Money officially set aside by the government for a specific purpose.

General Fund

The main account where state tax money is kept before it is spent.

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period used for budgeting, here ending on June 30, 2027.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not list the specific rules agencies must follow to get grants.
• It does not say how many agencies will receive money or how much each gets.
• No effective date is listed in this text, so it may need further action.

Official Summary Text

To provide critical funding to local community action agencies and protect the people the agencies serve.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 1015 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 128
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 1015

Referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS

Introduced by:
SEN. FLEXER, 29th Dist.
REP. HADDAD, 54th Dist.

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

That the sum of thirty 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 grants to community action agencies. 3
Statement of Purpose:
To provide critical funding to local community action agencies and
protect the people the agencies serve.