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SB 161

AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES INTAKE UNIT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Kissel

Connecticut will study creating a dedicated Adult Protective Services intake unit within the aging department to improve reporting and case management for vulnerable seniors and disabled adults.

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Bill Summary · SB 161

Legislative bill overview

SB 161 directs Connecticut to conduct a feasibility study for establishing a dedicated Adult Protective Services (APS) intake unit within the Department of Aging and Disability Services. The bill requires analysis of operational costs, staffing needs, and implementation timelines for creating this specialized intake function rather than relying on existing dispersed systems.

Why is this important

Adult Protective Services handles reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable seniors and adults with disabilities. A dedicated intake unit could improve response times, consistency, and tracking of cases, while also potentially identifying systemic gaps in how the state currently processes and triages these critical reports. This infrastructure change could significantly affect outcomes for Connecticut's most vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and resource allocation: Establishing a new unit requires funding that must compete with other state priorities; the feasibility study should clarify whether this creates new costs or reallocates existing resources
  • Centralization trade-offs: A centralized intake unit may improve consistency but could reduce local responsiveness or create bottlenecks if not properly staffed
  • Implementation timeline: The study's recommendations may identify challenges that make implementation more complex or expensive than anticipated, potentially delaying protections for vulnerable adults

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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