CT HB07157

Parents and adult siblings of deceased children under 18 may obtain copies of medical examiner records without paying a fee, effective July 1, 2025

Health systems and providers are prohibited from requiring patients to keep bank account, credit card, or debit card information on file as a prerequisite for receiving care; violations constitute unfair trade practices, effective October 1, 2025

Emergency medical services personnel may now administer epinephrine via nasal spray and other FDA-approved methods in addition to injectable forms, and all licensed ambulances must carry these additional administration options

Maximum civil penalties for health care practitioner misconduct increase from $10,000 to $25,000, effective July 1, 2025

Physical therapists must complete 2 hours of ethics and jurisprudence training every two years starting January 1, 2026, in addition to existing continuing education requirements on suicide prevention and mental health screening