CT HB05556

Commissioners of Children and Families, Developmental Services, Education, Social Services, and Mental Health and Addiction Services must design and implement a system to close service gaps for young adults ages 17-22 with intellectual/developmental disabilities (including autism) who have co-occurring behavioral health needs

Required system components include memoranda of understanding between agencies for identifying eligible young adults, calculation of additional resources needed, and an inventory of residential behavioral health options

Commissioner of Social Services must issue a request for proposals for a psychiatric residential treatment facility of no more than 10 beds eligible for federal Medicaid reimbursement, along with an inventory of suitable state property for such a facility

Joint report due to legislative committees and the Transforming Children's Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee by October 1, 2026, detailing needed appropriations, progress updates, and recommendations for closing service gaps

Effective date: July 1, 2026