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CT SB00206

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

Senate

2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the Katie Beckett waiver program by 50 additional slots, subject to available appropriations
  • Reserves 2 of the new slots specifically for children with juvenile Tay-Sachs disease
  • If fewer than 2 children with Tay-Sachs qualify, reserved slots may go to children with other rare, life-threatening diseases
  • Defines Tay-Sachs disease as a rare genetic disorder caused by enzyme absence, leading to seizures, vision loss, hearing loss, and death
  • Effective date: July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Expansion Of The Katie Beckett Waiver Program.

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations

3/21/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/19/2024
Human Services2/22/2024

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