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CT HB07217

Bill

Status

Passed

7/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Correction must provide information on opioid use disorder treatment options to inmates who identify as suffering from or relapsing into opioid use disorder no later than 45 days before their scheduled release

  • Information provided must include guidance on how to access treatment options after release into the community

  • Applies to all releases including those subject to parole or supervised community settings

  • Repeals sections 18-10a, 18-14a, and 18-81s of the general statutes effective from passage

  • Provisions effective October 1, 2019

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Release Of Inmates Suffering From Opioid Use Disorder And Repealing Obsolete Department Of Correction Statutes.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/22/2019

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