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CT SB00262

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Gordon

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) would be required to provide data to the Department of Public Health (DPH)
  • Data must be organized by catchment area, which are geographic regions used for mental health service delivery
  • Information shared would be used to calculate Health Care Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) scores
  • HPSA scores help identify areas lacking adequate mental health professionals and determine eligibility for federal resources and loan repayment programs
  • Introduced by Senator Gordon (35th District) and referred to the Public Health Committee

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring The Department Of Mental Health And Addiction Services To Provide Data To The Department Of Public Health By Catchment Area For Health Care Professional Shortage Area Scores.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/8/2025

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