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CT HB05444

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2015

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Ackert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17a-542 of the general statutes to allow certain health care providers to obtain medical records for treating patients in psychiatric disability facilities.

  • Permits persons involved in formulating a patient's discharge plan to communicate with the patient's family members regarding the plan.

  • All access to medical records and family communications must comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) federal privacy provisions.

  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health during the January 2015 legislative session.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Treatment Of Persons With Psychiatric Disabilities.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/04

2/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/15/2015

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