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CT HB06464

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17b-607 of the general statutes to add a new subsection (d) effective July 1, 2015
  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Rehabilitation Services to provide loans to communities with populations of 100,000 or more for purchasing vehicles equipped to transport mobility-challenged senior citizens
  • Eligible vehicles must be equipped to transport adaptive equipment including walkers, wheelchairs, and scooters
  • Defines "mobility-challenged senior citizen" as a person age 60 or older who requires adaptive equipment to aid with mobility
  • Loan availability is contingent on available appropriations

Legislative Description

An Act Assisting Mobility-challenged Senior Citizens.

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations

3/26/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/24/2015
Human Services1/23/2015

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