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CT HB05984

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Morris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 368v of the general statutes to redirect home care patients to temporary emergency shelters or nursing home facilities during severe weather emergencies instead of hospitals
  • Requires temporary emergency shelters and nursing home facilities to accommodate persons receiving home care services during severe weather events
  • Aims to reduce costs and health risks for home care patients by providing shelter alternatives to hospitalization during severe weather emergencies
  • Introduced by Rep. Morris (140th District) in the January 2013 session
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Transfer Of Home Care Patients To Emergency Shelters Or Nursing Home Facilities During A Severe Weather Emergency.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Aging

3/6/2013

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Aging3/5/2013
Human Services2/15/2013
Public Health1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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