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CT SB00552

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Osten

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Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Licensed clinical social workers would be permitted to perform certain roles currently restricted to psychiatrists and psychologists

  • Licensed clinical social workers would be authorized to conduct behavioral health assessments of police officers under section 7-291e of the general statutes

  • A review process would be established for mental health care positions in schools, police departments, and Department of Correction facilities

  • The review would determine whether mental health care roles in these settings should require board certification

  • Overall goal is to expand the pool of qualified mental health professionals available to address mental health needs

Legislative Description

An Act Allowing Licensed Clinical Social Workers To Perform Certain Roles Performed By Psychiatrists And Psychologists And Establishing A Review Process For Mental Health Care Roles In Schools, Police Departments And Department Of Correction Facilities.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/18/2023

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