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CT HB05563

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2019

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • The Chief Court Administrator shall establish an ongoing training program for judges regarding mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder issues affecting veterans involved in the criminal justice system, effective October 1, 2019.

  • The Chief Court Administrator may consult with veteran advocacy organizations and mental health professionals to develop the training program.

  • The training program shall include information on unique characteristics of crimes committed by veterans impacted by mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder 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

No Action

4/22/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/17/2019
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs1/17/2019

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