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CT SB00405

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

Senate

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services shall develop new permanent supportive housing for low-income, homeless individuals and families with chronic illnesses or disabilities, effective July 1, 2010

  • Priority for supportive housing directed to homeless individuals dependent on costly emergency health care services and individuals residing in institutions who are frequent users of state services

  • Commissioner shall collaborate with the Interagency Committee for Supportive Housing to develop innovative expansion methods including utilizing existing housing and maximizing state service provision

  • Innovative methods shall include accessing additional funding from federal government, philanthropic organizations, and public housing authorities

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Development Of Cost Effective Supportive Housing For Frequent Users Of Costly State Services.

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations

3/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/19/2010
Public Health3/4/2010

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