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CT SB00780

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Christine Cohen

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 529 of the general statutes to require temporary psychiatric commitments under physician emergency certificates be added to the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services registry of admissions.

  • Makes temporary commitments under section 17a-502 of the general statutes reviewable when determining whether individuals are suitable to purchase or possess a firearm.

  • Expands the registry of psychiatric admissions used for firearm eligibility determinations to include emergency certificate commitments, not just other types of admissions.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Emergency Certificates Issued By Physicians And Firearm Possession And Sales.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security

1/29/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security1/29/2021

Full Bill Text

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