State v. Chapman

The principal issue in this appeal is whether General Statutes 17-295b may be applied retroactively against the estate of a person who died before the enactment of the statute.

Section 17-295b, which was enacted in 1969 with an effective date of July 1, 1969; Public Acts 1969, No. 730, 13; provides that "[a] patient who is receiving or has received care in a state humane institution, his estate or both shall be liable to reimburse the state for any unpaid portion of per capita cost to the same extent as the liability of a public assistance beneficiary under sections 17-83e and 17-83g, subject…