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CT HB05764

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Robin Comey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services to evaluate gaps in communication access for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind persons when accessing medical providers
  • Mandates consultation with the Advisory Board for Persons Who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deafblind during the evaluation process
  • Directs the Commissioner to file a report with recommendations for improved access no later than October 1, 2023
  • Report must be submitted to joint standing committees of the General Assembly with cognizance over aging, human services, and public health matters

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Communication Access For Deaf, Hard Of Hearing And Deafblind Persons In Health Care Settings.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Public Health

2/14/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/14/2023
Human Services1/18/2023

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