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CT HB05977

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Edwin Vargas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 20-7c of the general statutes to require clinical laboratories to disclose children's medical test results to parents or guardians as soon as results become available
  • Mandates that a child's health care provider must be present during disclosure of test results to assess the findings
  • Applies to blood tests and laboratory test results for minors
  • Introduced by Rep. Vargas (6th District) and Rep. Sayers (60th District) in the January 2013 session
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Prompt Disclosure Of Children's Medical Test Results To Parents.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/20

2/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/24/2013

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