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CT HB06949

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2019

Primary Sponsor

Christine Pavalock-D'Amato

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 368w of Connecticut general statutes to replace all references to "terminal condition" with language specifying "having a life expectancy of six months or less"
  • Modifies language used on living will forms to provide a more specific medical criterion for end-of-life decision-making
  • Applies to statutes governing the removal of life support systems
  • Introduced by Rep. Pavalock-D'Amato (77th District) during the January 2019 session
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning References To A Terminal Condition In Statutes Governing Removal Of Life Support Systems.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/30/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/30/2019

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