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CT SB00826

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christine Cohen

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Correction to implement an intensive mental health treatment program for individuals immediately after arrest
  • Mandates evidence-based mental health interventions delivered by an interdisciplinary team of mental health professionals
  • Amends title 18 of the general statutes governing correctional facilities
  • Aims to reduce long-term impacts of untreated mental illness on incarcerated individuals and society

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Provision Of Immediate Mental Health Interventions In Correctional Facilities.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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