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CT SB00826

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Lesser

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new legal cause of action against licensed nursing home facilities for negligence related to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Applies to nursing home facilities as defined in Connecticut General Statutes section 19a-490
  • Bases negligence standard on failure to meet the standard of care according to guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Public Health
  • Referred to the Committee on Human Services
  • Introduced by Senator Lesser (9th District) during the January 2021 session

Legislative Description

An Act Creating A Cause Of Action Against Licensed Nursing Home Facilities For Negligence Related To Covid-19.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

2/3/2021

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/3/2021

Full Bill Text

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