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CT HB05465

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Ackert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 319i of Connecticut general statutes to restrict the Psychiatric Security Review Board's confinement authority over persons with psychiatric disabilities

  • Prohibits confinement of individuals deemed "gravely disabled" solely for not providing for their own safety

  • Requires demonstration that the person poses an immediate danger to themselves or others before confinement is permitted

  • Introduced by Rep. Ackert (8th District) and referred to the Public Health Committee

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Confinement Of Persons With A Psychiatric Disability By The Psychiatric Security Review Board.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/17/2025

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