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CT HB05983

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Linda Orange

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 319i of the general statutes to allow parents or guardians to commit youth ages 16 and 17 to mental health facilities
  • Expands parental authority over psychiatric treatment decisions for older adolescents
  • Referred to Committee on Public Health
  • Introduced by Representative Orange, 48th District, during the January 2013 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Commitment Of Certain Youth For Mental Health Services.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Judiciary

2/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/15/2013
Public Health1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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