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CT HB07091

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and revises subsection (d) of section 19a-12e of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2017
  • Removes the requirement for health care professionals to notify the Department of Public Health if they have been diagnosed with a mental illness or behavioral or emotional disorder
  • Maintains the requirement to notify the Department of Public Health within 30 days of arrest for possession, use, prescription, or distribution of controlled substances, legend drugs, or alcohol
  • Allows health care professionals to satisfy the notification obligation by seeking intervention through the assistance program

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Department Of Mental Health And Addiction Services' Recommendations Regarding Revisions To The Professional Assistance Program For Regulated Professionals.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/10/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/16/2017

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