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CT HB05257
Bill
Status
Passed
6/6/2018
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
- Adds "licensed behavior analyst" to the list of professionals required to report suspected abuse or neglect of persons with intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder
- Reduces the reporting deadline from 72 hours to 48 hours after reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect
- Allows unsuccessful reporting attempts on weekends, holidays, or after business hours to not constitute a violation if reasonable attempts are made to contact the commissioner or designee as soon as practicable
- Defines "reasonable manner" and "reasonable attempts" to include phone, in-person, or electronic mail contact with the commissioner or designee
- Maintains the existing requirement for written follow-up reports within 5 calendar days and $500 fine for failure to report
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Reports Of Abuse Or Neglect Of Persons With Intellectual Disability Or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/6/2018
Committee Referrals
Human Services2/27/2018
Full Bill Text
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