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CT HB05675

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates immunity from negligence lawsuits for nursing homes and other health care providers that was granted by executive order during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Establishes a prospective cause of action allowing patients and residents to sue health care providers for negligence
  • Applies to long-term care facilities and other health care providers
  • Introduced by Rep. Cook (65th District) and referred to the Committee on Human Services

Legislative Description

An Act Eliminating Immunity For Nursing Homes And Other Health Care Providers For Negligence.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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