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CT HB05904
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Public Health to provide investigation information to pet owners both during and after investigations into alleged veterinarian wrongdoing, not just to the original complaint filer
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Expands notification rights to include any owner of an animal that is the subject of the investigation, regardless of who filed the complaint
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Maintains confidentiality of veterinarian investigations from general public disclosure unless the veterinarian requests the investigation be open
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Applies to cases where the department finds no probable cause or fails to make a finding within the required 12-month period
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Takes effect immediately upon passage and amends Section 20-204a(b) and (c) of the general statutes
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Provision Of Information To Pet Owners During And Following An Investigation Of Alleged Wrongdoing By A Veterinarian Toward Such Pet.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/03
2/25/2025