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CT SB00239

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Kelly

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to legally redefine substance use disorder as a disease
  • Aims to increase both public and private resources available to address drug and alcohol addiction in Connecticut
  • Introduced by Senator Kelly (21st District) and referred to the Public Health Committee
  • Represents a legislative effort to shift the classification of addiction from a behavioral issue to a medical condition

Legislative Description

An Act Defining Substance Use Disorder As A Disease.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/22/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/22/2021

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