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CT SB00192

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Paul Doyle

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 17a-543 of the general statutes to require written informed consent before administering electroconvulsive therapy (shock therapy)
  • Prohibits the administration of shock therapy without the patient's explicit written consent
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health
  • Introduced by Senator Doyle (9th District) during the January 2015 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Electroconvulsive Therapy.

Last Action

Change of Reference, House to Committee on Judiciary

2/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2015
Public Health1/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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