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CT HB05439

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2017

Primary Sponsor

Mary Mushinsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends title 17b of the general statutes to require the Commissioner of Social Services to promote use of long-lasting, reversible contraceptives.
  • Commissioner of Social Services must consult with the Commissioner of Public Health on contraceptive promotion efforts.
  • Aims to reduce adolescent pregnancy and abortion rates in Connecticut.
  • Seeks to replicate successful outcomes from similar programs in Colorado, St. Louis Missouri, and Gastonia North Carolina.
  • Intended to improve outcomes for Connecticut children and support more sustainable families.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Promotion Of Long-lasting, Reversible Contraceptives.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/11/2017

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/11/2017

Full Bill Text

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