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CT HB06298

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mike Demicco

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to require the Commissioner of Public Health to adopt regulations governing medical diagnostic equipment accessibility in health care facilities
  • Mandates that all health care facilities meet or exceed technical accessibility standards developed by the federal Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
  • References Section 4203 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) as the basis for accessibility standards
  • Ensures medical diagnostic equipment purchased by health care facilities complies with accessibility standards for persons with disabilities

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Accessibility Of Medical Diagnostic Equipment.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/08

3/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/29/2021

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