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CT HB06460
Bill
Status
2/21/2013
Primary Sponsor
Aging Committee
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AI Summary
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Limits release of information about missing adults to only what is necessary to identify the individual, in compliance with HIPAA and existing confidentiality provisions.
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Requires the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to attempt to obtain consent from the missing person's relative, guardian, conservator, attorney-in-fact, or health care representative before releasing confidential information.
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Allows release of otherwise confidential information without consent only when the commissioner deems it essential to the health and safety of the missing person or public.
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Applies the same information release limitations to missing person reports filed by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for patients missing from facilities.
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Effective July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
An Act Limiting The Release Of Information About Missing Adults.
Last Action
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Public Safety and Security
3/12/2013