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CT SB00161

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Saud Anwar

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Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17a-543 of Connecticut general statutes regarding shock therapy (electroconvulsive therapy) administration
  • Eliminates the current requirement for Probate Court approval before administering shock therapy to patients incapable of giving informed consent
  • Allows shock therapy to proceed based solely on medical recommendation when a patient cannot provide informed consent
  • Introduced by Senator Anwar (3rd District) and referred to the Public Health Committee

Legislative Description

An Act Repealing The Requirement That The Probate Court Issue An Order Allowing A Patient To Receive Shock Therapy When A Patient Is Incapable Of Giving Informed Consent.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/13/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/13/2023

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