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CT HB06708
Bill
Status
Passed
6/23/2015
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
- Revises mental health and addiction statistical reporting requirements effective October 1, 2015, requiring public and private agencies, including institutions providing psychiatric or substance abuse treatment, to maintain uniform statistical methods and client identifier systems
- Expands agencies required to report demographic, clinical, admission/readmission, treatment frequency, and discharge information to include both state-operated and licensed facilities
- Allows the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services to designate any department employee to sign contracts, agreements, or settlements on behalf of the department, rather than limiting this authority to a deputy commissioner
- Subjects client identifier system information to confidentiality requirements under sections 17a-688 and 52-146g
- Repeals section 17a-452 and updates numerous general statutes to replace references to "Department of Mental Health" with "Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services"
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Mental Health And Addiction Statutes.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/23/2015
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/2/2015
Full Bill Text
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