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CT SB00457

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Saud Anwar

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Correction must provide incarcerated individuals with a form to authorize another person to access their medical records
  • Authorized persons may include next of kin or other trusted individuals designated by the incarcerated person
  • Addresses medical records otherwise protected from disclosure under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)
  • Amends chapter 325 of the general statutes governing the Department of Correction

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring The Department Of Correction To Provide A Person Who Is Incarcerated With A Form Authorizing Another Person Access To The Medical Records Of The Person Who Is Incarcerated.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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