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CT HB06130

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

Steven Mikutel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 899 of the general statutes to require mental health professionals to notify law enforcement when a patient communicates a serious threat to inflict imminent physical injury on a reasonably identifiable third party
  • Applies to psychologists, psychiatrists, marital and family therapists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors
  • Establishes a statutory duty to warn law enforcement officials of threats by patients
  • Aims to promote public safety through early notification of serious threats of violence

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Duty Of A Mental Health Professional To Warn Of Potential Violent Conduct Of A Patient.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Public Health

2/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/13/2013
Judiciary1/25/2013

Full Bill Text

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