CT SB00164

State agencies that are parties to Probate Court proceedings must recognize and apply Probate Court orders, denials, and decrees issued on or after October 1, 2022, to the extent permitted by federal law.

Appeals from Probate Court decisions must be filed in Superior Court within 45 days for certain matters (sections 45a-593, 45a-594, 45a-595, 45a-597, and sections 45a-644 to 45a-703) or within 30 days for all other matters.

Appeals under section 1 of this act must be filed in the judicial district of Hartford, and appeals concerning removal of a parent as guardian, termination of parental rights, or adoption must be filed in a Superior Court for juvenile matters.

The Department of Social Services must compile annual data on Medicaid eligibility denials related to Probate Court orders concerning assets or income, with reports due to the General Assembly on January 1, 2023 and annually thereafter.

Certain appeals, including those under section 1 of this act and children's matters, cannot be referred to a special assignment probate judge and must be heard by the Superior Court.