DSS Says Summer Food Delivery Benefits Moved Up, New Laws Effective July 1st

July 2, 2024


 
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Dearly Beloved Neighbor,

I wanted to pass along an important update from the Department of Social Services regarding summer food benefits. Data issues had forced a delay but the DSS has apologized for the delay and confirms delivery of the benefits will be moved up by three weeks. Please click on the image of a recent article on the issue below. Please scroll a little further down, you will find new laws that became effective yesterday.
 
New Laws Effective July 1st
Several new laws that address many issues aimed at improving our great state will become effective on July 1st.
New laws include mandatory video cameras at absentee drop boxes as part of sweeping legislation to ensure election security, allowing firearm sellers access to the arrest records of potential buyers under 21, prohibiting the selling of a person's health data without their consent, and requiring the departments of Social Services and Public Health to post a reporting tool on their websites that use a five-star system to compare nursing homes.
 
Additional laws include requiring social media companies to comply following a request to unpublish and delete accounts held by minors. The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) will have a mobile crisis-response vehicle available 24-7.
 
We also held a special session to tighten up a few loopholes, including one that avoids a motor vehicle tax increase for commercial vehicles. You can access the new laws that will go into effect on July 1st by clicking the button below.
 
New Laws Effective July 1st
Lastly, I wanted to thank you for your calls, emails, and testimony at public hearings. They had a direct influence on these new laws. I encourage you to continue sharing your views and make your voice heard during the legislative process.

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns at

Robyn.Porter@cga.ct.gov or 860-240-1371.

In Dedicated and Loyal Service,

Robyn A. Porter
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