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ConnecticutHB 071072025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT CONCERNING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY EXPANDING GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, UPDATES TO ABLE ACCOUNT STATUTES AND OVERSIGHT OF DRIVING PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Sponsored By: Human Services Committee
Signed by Governor
Summary
To update statutes concerning a janitorial work program for persons with disabilities or disadvantages and establish a task force to study ways to expand governmental employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
human services
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5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Disability savings protected in assistance checks
Beginning July 1, 2025, Connecticut and local governments must exclude certain ABLE disability savings when checking eligibility for means-tested assistance. The protection covers account funds, contributions, and withdrawals used for qualified disability expenses. It applies only as far as federal law allows.
Disability savings excluded from college aid checks
Beginning July 1, 2025, eligible Connecticut public colleges cannot count ABLE account money as an asset for need-based institutional grants. This can help students with disability savings qualify for aid from their school. Other grant requirements still apply, and the law sets no grant amount.
Disability driver training moves to DMV
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Department of Motor Vehicles takes over Connecticut's disability driver evaluation and training unit. It serves residents with serious physical or mental disabilities who can operate a vehicle but need special equipment. Residents must also be unable to get instruction through another program. The DMV commissioner can permit people whose licenses were withdrawn for a qualifying condition to drive with unit staff. Staff have motor vehicle inspector authority and legal immunities while evaluating, teaching, or examining participants.
Updated rules for disability savings accounts
Beginning July 1, 2025, Connecticut aligns ABLE savings eligibility and qualified disability expenses with federal law. Beneficiaries and helpers who meet federal requirements and have state program approval can sign account agreements. Connecticut also pledges to protect established legal and contract rights of beneficiaries, authorized helpers, and trust contractors until trust obligations are met. The Treasurer can use trust money to pay fees for administering individual accounts. The law sets no fee amount and does not guarantee lower account charges.
Disability driving certification shortcut ends
Beginning July 1, 2025, Connecticut ends the special licensing certification route for graduates of its disability driver training program. DMV can no longer accept the former agency certification instead of the driving-skills test. It also cannot use that certification process to issue a restricted license. The training unit itself remains.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Human Services Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/19/2025
HS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Yes: 17 • No: 5
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 426
Yes: 36 • No: 0
House vote • 3/19/2025
House Roll Call Vote 229 AS AMENDED
Yes: 148 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
7/1/2025legislatureTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
6/25/2025legislatureTransmitted to the Secretary of State
6/25/2025legislaturePublic Act 25-148
6/17/2025legislatureOn Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
6/4/2025legislatureSenate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
6/4/2025SenateSenate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
6/4/2025SenateSenate Calendar Number 564
5/29/2025SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
5/29/2025SenateImmediate Transmittal to the Senate
5/29/2025SenateHouse Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
5/29/2025HouseHouse Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 9604
5/29/2025HouseFile Number 469
4/2/2025legislatureHouse Calendar Number 299
4/2/2025HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/2/2025HouseReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/2/2025legislatureReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/25 5:00 PM
3/27/2025legislatureFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/19/2025legislatureJoint Favorable Substitute
3/19/2025legislaturePublic Hearing 03/06
2/28/2025legislatureReferred to Joint Committee on Human Services
2/27/2025legislature
Bill Text
Public Act No. 25-148
6/17/2025
File No. 469
4/2/2025
HS Joint Favorable Substitute
3/19/2025
Raised Bill
2/27/2025
Bill Analysis For File Copy 469
Bill Analysis for HB-7107, as amended by House "A"
Fiscal Note For File Copy 469
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9604 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for HB-7107, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 9604)
HS Joint Fav. Rpt
HS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
House Roll Call Vote 229 AS AMENDED
House Schedule A LCO# 9604 (D)
Senate Roll Call Vote 426
Summary for Public Act No. 25-148
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