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CT HB05248

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2023

Primary Sponsor

Gary Turco

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Psychiatric hospitals would be required to allow patients access to their personal cellular telephones for making and receiving calls, text messages, and electronic mail
  • Hospitals treating persons with psychiatric disabilities must provide Internet access to patients for sending and receiving electronic mail
  • Amends section 17a-546 of the Connecticut general statutes governing psychiatric treatment facilities
  • Referred to the Public Health Committee, introduced by Rep. Turco (27th District) in the January 2023 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Internet And Personal Cellular Telephone Access For Patients Of Hospitals For Treatment Of Persons With Psychiatric Disabilities.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/12/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/12/2023

Full Bill Text

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