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CT HB05513

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2019

Primary Sponsor

Anne Hughes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

HB 5513 Summary

  • Amends Title 17b of the general statutes to require the Commissioner of Social Services to immediately improve long waiting periods for applicants and recipients of assistance programs to speak with staff by telephone

  • Aims to remove primary barriers to accessing state services, with particular focus on elderly persons and persons with disabilities

  • Referred to the Committee on Human Services for consideration

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Telephone Wait Times For Persons Contacting The Department Of Social Services.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/17/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/17/2019

Full Bill Text

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