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CT HB07050

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/31/2019

Primary Sponsor

Caroline Simmons

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 20 of the Connecticut General Statutes to require physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses providing primary care to inform blind and visually impaired patients of available resources.

  • Mandates disclosure of state assistance programs, technology resources, and support groups to eligible patients.

  • Applies to primary care providers only, not specialists or other healthcare settings.

  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health during the January 2019 General Assembly session.

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Health Professionals To Inform Blind And Visually Impaired Persons Of Resources.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/31/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/31/2019

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