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CT SB00413
Bill
Status
1/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Kelly
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AI Summary
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Amends Title 17b of Connecticut General Statutes to prohibit the Department of Social Services from discouraging public assistance applicants and beneficiaries from obtaining legal representation
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Prohibits Department of Social Services staff from engaging in unauthorized practice of the law
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Ensures adequate legal representation for applicants and beneficiaries of assistance programs administered by the Department of Social Services
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Referred to the Committee on Human Services
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Introduced by Senator Kelly (21st District) during the January 2023 session
Legislative Description
An Act Prohibiting The Department Of Social Services From Discouraging Legal Representation Of Applicants And Beneficiaries And From Engaging In Unauthorized Practice Of The Law.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services
1/18/2023