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CT HB06072

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Chief Court Administrator shall establish an ongoing training program for judges on mental health and PTSD issues affecting veterans in the criminal justice system.

  • Training program shall take effect October 1, 2017.

  • Chief Court Administrator may consult with veterans advocacy organizations and mental health professionals to develop training content addressing unique characteristics of crimes committed by veterans with mental health and PTSD issues.

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Training Program For Mental Health And Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Issues Impacting Veterans Involved In The Criminal Justice System.

Last Action

Tabled for the Calendar, House

4/26/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/19/2017
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs1/19/2017

Full Bill Text

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