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CT SB00263

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs shall conduct a study to identify mental health and suicide prevention programs and services available to veterans and armed forces members through state agencies, community organizations, and nonprofit entities

  • Commissioners shall make recommendations to agencies and organizations regarding allocation of available resources for veteran mental health services

  • Study findings must be reported to joint standing committees of the General Assembly with cognizance over public health and veterans' and military affairs on or before January 1, 2017

  • Effective date is October 1, 2016

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Mental Health And Suicide Prevention Resources For Veterans And Members Of The Armed Forces.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/03

2/26/2016

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/24/2016

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