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CT SB00248

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Heather Bond Somers

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends general statutes to allow inmates to receive breast cancer screenings at the health care facility located closest to their correctional institution
  • Requires the screening facility to be one that provides breast cancer screening services
  • Aims to improve access to women's health care for incarcerated individuals
  • Introduced by Senator Somers (18th District) and referred to the Committee on Public Health

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Policy Allowing Inmates To Be Screened For Breast Cancer At A Health Care Facility Closest To The Correctional Institution Where The Inmate Is Located.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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