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CT SB01251

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Geraldo Reyes

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Transfers the driver training program for persons with disabilities from the Department of Aging and Disability Services to the Department of Motor Vehicles, effective July 1, 2025

  • Requires the Commissioner of Social Services to submit Medicaid state plan amendments to legislative appropriations and human services committees at least 30 days before federal submission, with committees having authority to schedule hearings and approve or amend the plans

  • Mandates submission of Medicaid state plan amendments to the Council on Medical Assistance Program Oversight at least 30 days prior to federal approval submission

  • Defines "systemic noncompliance" for wheelchair dealers as failing to meet timely repair requirements for more than 5% of repair requests in a 30-day period

  • Classifies systemic noncompliance with wheelchair repair standards as an unfair or deceptive trade practice under consumer protection law, effective November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act Implementing The Governor's Recommendations Concerning A Driver Training Program For Persons With Disabilities, Legislative Oversight Of Medicaid State Plan Amendments And Penalties For Violating Timely Wheelchair Repair Standards.

Last Action

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/8/2025
Judiciary5/1/2025
Human Services2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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