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CT SB00803

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christine Cohen

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 17b of Connecticut general statutes to require the Commissioner of Social Services to increase access to Medicaid-funded substance abuse treatment
  • Eliminates the requirement for outpatient substance abuse treatment providers to have on-site medical personnel 24 hours a day
  • Requires on-site medical personnel only during business hours, with remote peer support and access to medical consultation available after hours
  • Aims to reduce regulatory burdens on outpatient providers to expand treatment capacity

Legislative Description

An Act Expanding Access To Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment By Reducing Regulatory Burdens On Providers.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/20

2/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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