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CT SB01083

Bill

Status

Passed

6/7/2021

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Starting January 1, 2022, the Chief Medical Examiner must complete at least one contact hour of continuing education on sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)
  • Health clubs must, on and after October 1, 2022, maintain at least one automatic external defibrillator (AED) on premises, ensure at least one CPR/AED-trained employee is present during staffed hours, and maintain the AED per manufacturer guidelines; health clubs are shielded from liability for nonuse of an AED on and after that date
  • Persons age 16 may donate blood with written parental or guardian authorization, expanding the existing law that allowed persons 17 and older to donate without parental consent
  • Marriage license applications and certificates issued on or after January 1, 2022, must replace "bride" and "groom" with "spouse one" and "spouse two" and remove any reference to the race or ethnicity of a spouse
  • The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services must convene a working group to study the health benefits of psilocybin, including its potential use under a health care provider's direction, and report findings to the General Assembly by January 1, 2022

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/7/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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