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SB 795

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND BONDING FOR A PROGRAM TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Kissel

Connecticut bill authorizes state bonding to establish and fund a new program addressing food insecurity across the state.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding
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Bill Summary · SB 795

Legislative bill overview

SB 795 establishes a new state program designed to address food insecurity in Connecticut and authorizes bonding (state debt financing) to fund it. The bill creates a structured initiative to tackle hunger and food access issues, though the specific mechanisms and funding amount are not detailed in the available information.

Why is this important

Food insecurity affects thousands of Connecticut residents, including working families, seniors, and children, creating both immediate hardship and long-term health consequences. By dedicating state bonding resources to this issue, the bill signals a commitment to expanding food assistance infrastructure beyond federal programs, though it represents a significant public debt commitment that requires legislative approval.

Potential points of contention

  • Bonding amount and fiscal impact: The bill's cost is unclear from available information; critics may question whether bonding (long-term state debt) is appropriate for ongoing social services rather than capital projects, or whether the amount is sufficient/excessive
  • Program design and effectiveness: Details on how the program will operate, which populations it serves, and whether it duplicates existing federal/state food assistance programs remain unspecified
  • Long-term sustainability: Bonding addresses immediate funding but raises questions about ongoing operational costs and whether the program structure creates permanent budget obligations

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

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