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CT SB00256

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Harding

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 19a to enhance scrutiny of proposed closures of labor and delivery units and intensive care units through the certificate of need process

  • Prohibits closure of a labor and delivery or intensive care unit unless another such unit exists within 25 miles of the facility seeking to close

  • Aims to prevent the creation of "health care deserts" where residents lack access to critical medical services

Legislative Description

An Act Revising The Certificate Of Need Process For Labor And Delivery And Intensive Care Units.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/8/2025

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