HB 5335 Summary

• Establishes a task force to study Lyme disease testing policies in Connecticut and other states.

• Task force comprised of two infectious disease experts (appointed by Senate president pro tempore and House speaker), two Lyme disease-treating physicians (appointed by Senate majority and minority leaders), the Commissioner of Public Health, and a representative from a Connecticut Lyme disease treatment organization (appointed by Governor).

• All task force appointments must be made within 30 days of the bill's effective date, with the first meeting scheduled within 60 days.

• Task force must submit findings and recommendations regarding Lyme disease testing policies to the joint standing committee on public health no later than January 1, 2013.

• Task force terminates upon submission of its report or January 1, 2013, whichever occurs later.