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CT HB05583

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Carol Hall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to authorize police officers to take a person into custody when the officer has reasonable cause to believe the person is experiencing a drug overdose
  • Allows custody to be taken after the officer has administered an opioid antagonist or taken other lifesaving measures
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security
  • Introduced by Rep. Hall, 59th District during the January 2021 legislative session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Emergency Intervention By A Police Officer When A Person Suffers An Overdose.

Last Action

Vote to Draft

3/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security1/26/2021

Full Bill Text

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